This appears to be a copy or published copy of an early photograph of William Henry Parsons driving a loaded horse-drawn wagon away from the shore. The image's label indicates the boat visible in the background offshore is the Gardiner's Island "scow" and there's an additional note about piles of seaweed drying in the background. The label indicates the scene takes place at Fireplace, which was the traditional landing point for communications and supplies going between the mainland and Gardiner's Island. Dates are estimated based on William Henry Parsons' lifespan.