Back Bay homes, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-134

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-374391

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200
Back Bay homes, Boston, Massachusetts, CP-134
(current record)

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Codman family papers
- Codman family photograph collection
  - Negatives
    - Negative numbers CP0101-CP0200

Description

The image depicts a row of large, multi-story brick homes in the Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts. The houses feature distinctive rooflines and chimneys, with steps leading up to the front doors. In the background, a taller building with a prominent tower is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
houses
residential structures
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006371
Codman negative CP-134

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.002.CP-134

Places

Back Bay (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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