Name/Title
Steamer at Avalon, Santa Catalina IslandEntry/Object ID
2006.145.1.4Description
A steamer docking at Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, by George Clark, ca. 1880s. The view is taken from the beach and shows a rudimentary wooden pier with the ship docked at one end and people walking oln the pier. On the beach are some small watercraft, a wooden fence, and a man looking toward the photographer. In the background is the area where the casino now stands. At the right margin, in pen, is the inscription "Catalina Island." On the reverse is the artist's stamp and address. With stains, soiling, edge wear, and significant fading, the condition is fair.Lexicon
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Santa Catalina Island (Calif.)Legacy Lexicon
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Stereoscopic Photographs
