Stereoview- Nantucket.
DESCRIPTION: Stereoview ca 1870-80 by Josiah Freeman of Nantucket. Scene looking out over Nantucket rooftops and gardens with a steam paddle wheeler rounding Brant Point Light House in the distance.
The Nantucket Historical Association describes Freeman as the first of three great 19th century Nantucket photographers including Henry Wyer and Harry Platt. Josiah Freeman first opened a shop with David Coffin on the island in 1864 and remained in business until retirement in 1892. ( Historic Nantucket, Vol 35, no. 2 (Oct. 1987), p. 12-14)
TITLE: Nantucket
BODY OF WATER:
CONDITION:
Good. Pinkish blank verso. Excellent contrast with very slight fading.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER:
SIZE:
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PRICE: $75
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