Passing the Idle Hours


Pardon B. Gifford Collection G-334-I ©1997 The Kendall Institute
Deck Scene
Pardon B. Gifford (American)
2-1/4 x 3-1/4 inch film negative


MUSIC ON DECK
Men relax with a guitar and mandolin on the deck of an unidentified New Bedford ship in her home port, on the Acushnet River, circa 1906.

Music | Handiwork | Dance | Ship Modeling | Jawbone | Scrimshaw 1 | Scrimshaw 2 | Sailor's Valentine

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