First spar for USS Constitution: Bow sprit made of 4 hearts of Douglas fir trees shipped from Oregon forests, 32 diameter 64' long - weights 5 1/2 tons.

First spar for USS Constitution: Bow sprit made of 4 hearts of Douglas fir trees shipped from Oregon forests, 32 diameter 64' long - weights 5 1/2 tons.

Item Information

Title:
First spar for USS Constitution: Bow sprit made of 4 hearts of Douglas fir trees shipped from Oregon forests, 32 diameter 64' long - weights 5 1/2 tons.
Photographer:
Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967
Date:
October 28, 1929
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Glass negatives
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Leslie Jones Collection
Series:
Maritime: USS Constitution
Subjects:
Naval yards & naval stations
Ship equipment & rigging
Spectators
Constitution (Frigate)
Extent:
1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
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Terms of Use:
Copyright (c) Leslie Jones.
All rights reserved.
Notes:
Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Accession #:
08_06_007720