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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Wilhem Hester Photographs, 1893-1905

Collection:
P84-011

Wilhem Hester

Extent:
837 items

Repository:
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Calif.).
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, California 94123

Physical location:
Historic Documents Department.

abstract:
Marine photographer Wilhelm Hester's images of sailing ships and seamen of Washington's Puget Sound from 1893-1905. The collection of mostly 8 x 10 inch glass gelatin dry plates includes broadside views of vessels at anchor, crew portraits, masters and family portraits, and cabin interiors.

Language:
English

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