Name/Title
Ruth Hamilton and Phoebe Greenman Swimming in Long Lake, Unknown DateEntry/Object ID
1994-040-0010Description
Ruth Hamilton and Phoebe Greenman Swimming in Long Lake, Unknown Date. This image shows a woman (Ruth Hamilton) assisting a boy (Bob, unknown last name) swimming in Long Lake. Ms. Hamilton is wearing a hat which appears to be woven of reeds or some similar material. Her entire torso is above the waterline, and it appears that she is standing. She is helping the boy float by lifting him by the back of his shirt. Another woman (Phoebe Greenman)'s head visible swimming in the lower-right corner of the image. Only her head is sticking out of the water. She is looking toward the camera and smiling. Three rowboats are visible in the background. The leftmost boat is empty. Five people are in the boat in the middle, and two people are in the boat to the right. The land area visible in the background is wooded. A small building is visible near the shore.Made/Created
Date made
1915 - 1930Place
County
ThurstonState/Province
WashingtonCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaNotes
Medium: Photographic Paper/Photographic EmulsionLexicon
Search Terms
People, Recreation, Water, Long LakeDimensions
Height
2-1/2 inWidth
3-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ruth Hamilton
