Surf at Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Mass.

Name/Title

Surf at Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Mass.

Entry/Object ID

2026.014.243

Description

This expansive view captures a series of rolling waves coming approaching the shore before Bass Rocks as well as a long stretch of coastline beyond Good Harbor Beach. The cupola of Sherman House may be seen between two other large mansions at left. Unfortiunately, this particular scene is not among a few others taken of the location by Detroit Publishing Company available in the Library of Congress collection.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Publisher

Detroit Publishing Co.

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Publisher Identifier #

Other Number

9506

Location

Postcards - Black

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Albert Steg Donations

Acquisition Method

Gift

Copyright

Copyright Date

1905

Created By

Albert Steg

Create Date

September 25, 2026

Updated By

Albert Steg

Update Date

September 25, 2026