silver print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Mitchell, Carleton
Nassau; New Providence; Bahamas
Circa 1950
13.50 x 11.50 x 0

Silver print; photographed by Carleton Mitchell; rough surf over the bar; Hog Island Lighthouse; Nassau; New Providence; Bahamas; ca. 1950. Rubberstamped on reverse "PHOTOGRAPH BY/ CARLETON MITCHELL/ PLEASE CREDIT" and handwritten "The light on Hog Island marks the entrance/ to Nassau Harbor in the Bahamas, a welcome/ sanctuary for sailors. Indeed, New Providence Island/ (on which Nassau is located) was named for the/ providential shelter it gave an early voyager./ When the bar is dangerous a red flag is hoisted/ on this flag pole; at night the light shows/ red instead of the usual white.". Published in "Yachtsman's Camera" by Carleton Mitchell, 1950.

1996.31.6132