Photograph of the Yacht YANKEE in the South Seas

black-and-white photograph

PHOTOGRAPHS
Dillon, R.A. (Dr.)
Oceania, Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands, Kanton
1940-03; 1940-04
paper
overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.

Black and white photograph 2 3/4in x 2 3/4in. Reverse inscription: “# 0523”; “YANKEE in the S. seas. Picture was made from the dinghy.”; “R A Dillon” (stamp; blue ink). Yankee at sea, port side. Full sun in the image’s background creates a glowing silhouette effect. Date and location not provided, but context and inventory number (0523) suggests South Seas near Canton Island (see also: 2010.11.882).

2010.11.864