Fox Hunting at Newport, RI

glass negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - GLASS NEGATIVES
Burton, James
USA, RI, Newport
1887 - 1909
overall: 8 x 10 in.; 20.32 x 25.4 cm

8 x 10 glass plate negative taken by James Burton during his time as an active photographer (1887-1909). Fox hunting scene at Newport, R.I. View of the Master of the Hounds reviewing the dogs. Several hunters seen standing on the ground and seated on horses, one woman is seen riding side-saddle. Fox hunting was a popular sport often enjoyed by the wealthy summer home owners in Newport, RI. No additional information on original negative sleeve.

B.1984.187.752

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection, James Burton photographer