Old Harbor, Block Island, RI

photograph

Sepia-tone photo, Old Harbor, Block Island, looking north, late 19th century. Approx. 2 dozen small craft, mostly schooners and catboats, tied up. Identified vesels: schooner CORAL, catboats LILLIE MAY, ALICE E. and ST. LOUIS. Stern view of sidewheel steamer, probably MOUNT HOPE, leaving harbor. Several small craft at anchor. Horse and carriage in foreground, people walking along pier. Mounted on gray cardboard, stamped lower right: "Woodhead/ PALMER MASS."