mounted aerial photograph
Date: 1930-1939
Inventory Number: RS1506
Classification: Photograph
Subject:
Maker: Aerial Explorations, Inc. (fl. 1930s)
Maker: Eastman Kodak Company (1881-present)
Maker: Institute of Geographical Exploration (1929 - 1952)
Cultural Region:
Material:
Description:
Rectangular black-and-white aerial photograph mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographic paper is likely Eastman Kodak Company P. M. C. Bromide double weight paper.
The area covered by this image is currently unidentified but contains volcanoes and terraced agricultural fields.
The area covered by this image is currently unidentified but contains volcanoes and terraced agricultural fields.
Signedon label: AERIAL EXPLORATIONS, INC. / CHRYSLER BLDG / NEW YORK / [Logo] / RED BANK / NEW JERSEY
Historical AttributesThis mounted photograph came from the Institute of Geographical Exploration at Harvard University. The annotations on the photographs and cardstock backing are presumed to be by students learning the art of aerial reconnaissance and mapping.
ProvenanceInstitute of Geographical Exploration, Harvard; transfer to CHSI in late 1950s.