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Glass storage
Item No. 1.
Sailing and steam vessels on San Francisco Bay, California, as seen from a distance,
1883-1911
Creator/Collector:
Boyns, Robert S.
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white lantern slide, 3.25 x 4 in. Tape has deteriorated; glass cover has separated from the glass plate containing
the image. The cover is broken; the top edge is missing and the lower right corner has broken off.
Scope and Content Note
Photographed on New Year's morning, year not specified.
Caption: New Year's Morning on San Francisco Bay.
Glass storage
Item No. 2.
Fairfield (built 1855; scow schooner) underway, starboard quarter view, on San Francisco Bay, California,
1883-1911
Creator/Collector:
Boyns, Robert S.
Extent:
1 photograph.
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white lantern slide, 3.25 x 4 in. Tape has deteriorated; glass cover has separated from the glass plate containing
the image.
Scope and Content Note
A dinghy is tied up behind the vessel. Another scow schooner is partially visible in the background.
Related Material
Classified photographs B07.21810 and B07.14515 appear to be copy negatives made from P78-318a, Item 2.
Glass storage; Shared collection box
Item No. 3.
Boat rigged with a lateen sail underway, starboard quarter view, on San Francisco Bay, California,
1883-1911
Creator/Collector:
Boyns, Robert S.
Extent:
1 photograph (3 physical forms).
Physical Description:
1 black-and-white lantern slide, 3.25 x 4 in.; 1 black-and-white preservation contact negative, 4 x 5 in.; 1 black-and-white
copy print, 8 x 10 in.
Scope and Content Note
Two men are aboard. A two-masted schooner is underway in the background.
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