The pebble of Oyster River, New Haven vicinity
PhotographerPhotographed by
Howard B. Welch
(American)
Dateabout 1905
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/2in. (9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number2000.179.219
DescriptionA man smoking a pipe holds a wire basket and two oars. Three men sit holding a rake, a net and hoe [?], presumably for digging clams. Behind them is a wooden shack with signs that read: "Clams / for Sale Here." "Boats to Let" "Round clams / for sale" "Noah's Ark" "Souvenir" "Postal Cards." Flowers are in a wooden box with a sign that reads: "Salmon." A canoe is at the right. A barn in the background has a sign that reads: "Stores… / Richey [?] & Co."
Status
Not on view
