12123. (photo) “Whale Boats at the west end of Muskeget Island, (Nantucket) Mass. looking east.”
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12123. (photo) “Whale Boats at the west end of Muskeget Island, (Nantucket) Mass. looking east.”
12123. (photo) “Whale Boats at the west end of Muskeget Island, (Nantucket) Mass. looking east.” Image c.1910 Frank E Claes collection print c.1950. A print from an original negative from the collection of Frank E Claes later of Camden Maine. This photo of “Whale Boats at the west end of Muskeget Island Mass. Looking east” Original photo was taken in 1910. 8” x 10”. Claes, a very accomplished photographer, photographed throughout New England including Nantucket. He opened a portrait studio in Camden, Maine in 1950. He also copied and made negatives for people, as well as for Historical Societies, Museums, and libraries. He was from the old school, keeping a copy of the negatives of the photos, so that people went back to him for copies. He specialized in reproducing copies of Maritime history, including photos of many ships. His photos have been featured in museums and in books throughout New England including the Maine book WALDO COUNTY – The Way It Was. Great view of early Muskeget life. (F-). $155.