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Three masted barque COSTA RICA PACKET
Three masted barque COSTA RICA PACKET

Three masted barque COSTA RICA PACKET

Datec 1900
Object numberANMS1092[032]
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mr and Mrs Glassford
DescriptionGlass plate negative of a photograph depicting a large sailing ship. The negative has sustained some damage, including two stains. An illegible photographer's copyright stamp appears in the lower left corner.SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of many iconic vessels are also included in this visual record.