Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.160 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Breakers Beach Casino Bathhouse, Palm Beach

PhotographerPhotographed by Harriet V. S. Thorne (American, 1843 - 1926)

Dateabout 1900

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on film

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 9/16in. (12.1 x 16.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.160

DescriptionBathers at a bath house, near a pool. Much of the pool is visible, as well as the building that surrounds it. Many chairs are lined up against the edge of the building, around the pool. A large hotel, probably the Royal Poinciana Hotel is visible in the background.

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NotesDate note: While the date provided by Rollie McKenna for a similar 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"

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