A glass photographic negative entitled 'Corner Of E T A's Studio Showing Plans Of Battleship', taken by Edgar Tarry Adams in February 1899. Adams' studio walls are lined with his photographs. The battleship plan was probably drawn by Adams, who was fascinated with boats.

A photograph entitled 'Corner Of E T A's Studio Showing Plans Of Battleship', taken by Edgar Tarry Adams in February 1899. Adams' studio walls are lined with his photographs.

Adams' studio walls are lined with his photographs. The battleship plan was probably drawn by Adams, who was fascinated with boats. His father had encouraged his interest from childhood and he regularly documented the construction and launching of vessels.