1061. (mounted photo) Sankaty Head Light Station, Nantucket by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900.
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1061. (mounted photo) Sankaty Head Light Station, Nantucket by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900.
1061. (mounted photo) Sankaty Head Light Station, Nantucket by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900. Early view by this renown photographer shows a lovely close early view of the tall light tower with curtains drawn in the lantern room as visitors pose at the lantern railing, and keeper can be seen standing between the buildings. This rare view includes most of the many buildings at the station, including a tall temporary tower used to display a light when the tower was raised and a new lantern installed (1888). Beautifully composed with some of the best detail I have yet seen of this station during this period. Rare scene measures 7” x 9 ½” on 10” x 12” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling to the mount. Baldwin Coolidge image #2336. (VG+). $725.