Pounding Surf, Rockport, Cape Ann, Mass.

Name/Title

Pounding Surf, Rockport, Cape Ann, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.272

Description

Tempestuous waves crash off the shore of land's End with Thatcher Island's tin lighthouse just visible amid the foaming surf and spray. The card back credits a colorist, and it is difficult to discern how much of the image is embellishment.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Photographer

Roger Cameron

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Publisher Identifier #

Other Number

MA941

Location

Postcards - Black

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Albert Steg Donations

Acquisition Method

Gift

Created By

Albert Steg

Create Date

September 28, 2026

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

September 28, 2026