Whaling harpoon

Image
Description
A photograph of a man, from his right side, working with a whaling harpoon mounted on a wooden deck and pointed toward a body of water. A shoreline rises from the water behind him. Large ropes are attached to the harpoon and lie across the deck. Printed in black ink in the bottom, right-hand corner, "MG or MC."
Note
No date; possibly 1890sDigitizing agency: University of Missouri—Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 18 x 24 cm
Subject (Topical)
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections