Lake Worth and Houses
PhotographerPhotographed by
Harriet V. S. Thorne
(American, 1843 - 1926)
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on film
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (16.5 x 12.1cm)
Sheet: 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
Sheet: 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
DescriptionBuildings along a walk beside a lake are surrounded by palms and other trees. Sailboats are visible on the lake. At the far right, a flag with the acronym "F.E.C." is flying.
Object number2011.344.157
NotesDate note: While the date provided by Rollie McKenna for this image is circa 1900, it may be closer to 1912 if the film is cellulose nitrate (which it probably is). According to the Image Permanence Institute, Kodak did not start manufacturing 5x7" nitrate sheet film until 1912.
From "Photographic Negatives: Nature and Evolution of Processes"
Subject Note: FEC may stand the Florida East Coast [Railroad].
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