Name/Title
Pearl and pupsEntry/Object ID
2023.10.355Description
A man is sitting in an open boat named "Pear" with two puppies. The old channels walls are visible in the background. There is some sort of mechanical apparatus, perhaps a motor, in the stern of the boat.
This image was featured as History Mystery #112 with the question "The year was 1909. The Pearl and the passengers are unknown. Where was the photo taken?" and the answer "The photographer was standing on the lighthouse dock in the Old Harbor."
An August 2025 Commercial Record "History Mystery Rewind" names the young man Glenn Ellis.Subject Person/Organization
Ellis, Glenn Marion 1877-1928Collection
NauticalCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.10Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionNotes
These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.Location
Binder
Postcard Binder 3 ships boatsGeneral Notes
Note
These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.Create Date
November 4, 2023Update Date
August 28, 2025
