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Antique I.W. Taber Photograph, “San Francisco Bay” B862, c. 1890s Albumen Print
Offered is an original antique photograph by renowned California photographer I.W. (Isaiah West) Taber, one of the most celebrated photographers of the American West during the late 19th century.
This historic view is titled “San Francisco Bay” and is identified by the publisher’s number B862. The lower border bears the original imprint “Taber Photo., San Francisco.”
The photograph depicts a bustling San Francisco Bay harbor scene filled with sailing ships and waterfront activity before the construction of the Bay Bridge or Golden Gate Bridge. The island visible in the bay is believed to be Yerba Buena Island, making this a wonderful glimpse into San Francisco’s maritime history during the late 1800s.
Details:
* Original antique albumen photograph
* Photographer: I.W. (Isaiah West) Taber
* Title: San Francisco Bay
* Image No.: B862
* Date: Approximately 1890–1900
* Published in San Francisco, California
