Extinguishing wharf fire, circa 1917

gelatin silver print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation
circa 1917
paper
3-1/4 x 5-1/2 in.

Gelatin silver print in photograph album 2008.28.8 of Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation salvage operations; handwritten upper right "5969"; man with fire hose extinguishing wharf fire(?), damaged buildings; circa 1917; from original negative 1964.660.1884; see related photographs 2008.28.8.38-42.


2008.28.8.39

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