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10100. (glass negative) Palmer Island Lighthouse, New Bedford, Mass. c.1900.

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10100. (glass negative) Palmer Island Lighthouse, New Bedford, Mass. c.1900.

10100. (glass negative) Palmer Island Lighthouse, New Bedford, Mass. c.1900. Large, clear glass plate negative captures nicely the early 1849 Palmer Island lighthouse in New Bedford. Six-acre Palmer’s Island is located in the Acushnet River on the west side of the entrance to New Bedford Harbor. The lighthouse on the northern point of Palmer’s Island was first lighted on August 30, 1849 by William Sherman, the first keeper. The 24-foot tower was built of rubblestone, with wooden windows and floors. A walkway connected the lighthouse to the higher part of the island. This early light tower remains today. Glass plate negative is unusually large, measuring 8” x 10”. Some deterioration to margins but image clear and close. Would make very good print. (G+). $64.