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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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Sepia albumen print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.227


Identification

Item: Newlyn Harbour and preshore

Description: A view of Newlyn Harbour towards Newlyn Old Slip and the Strand from North Pier at low tide, with luggers dried out on moorings. From left to right of the photograph: Paul Sail Maker; a Hulk sailing vessel which was probably a coal hulk for the steam drifters; Newlyn Arts Industry building which delivered Newlyn Industrial Classes (copper) established in 1890 and 'Pearson' taught here from 1892 to c. 1894/95; a Cutter rigged vessel probably a trawl smack, moored of the end of The Strand; and the lugger at the far right of the picture is PZ240 'Richard & James 43' which was owned by John Allen and Grace Hichens, Newlyn between 1876-97 when it was sold to George Jenkin until broken up in 1908.

Condition: Good


Description

Material: Photographic paper


Production

Method: Printed


Category: Photography

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 2016.50.227"

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