Dorothy Quincy Homestead, Quincy, Mass.

Description

One albumen print of the Dorothy Quincy Homestead in Quincy, Massachusetts.The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches. The house was built in 1686 by Edmund Quincy II and housed the Quincy family over numerous generations. In the 19th century, the house was leased to Peter Butler, Esq., who continued to add onto the property. For this reason, the print is labeled as the Peter Butler House on the verso. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Peter Butler House 1635 A.D. more recent addition 1685. - in view / Quincy, Mass." In a different hand, the phrase "from Baker, October, 1952." is written along the right side of the verso.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
historic houses
historic house museums (buildings)
historic house museums (institutions)
dwellings
exterior views
Colonial American styles
Victorian
Georgian (British Renaissance-Baroque style)
historic buildings
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Inscription

Peter Butler House 1635 A.D. more recent addition 1685. - in view / Quincy, Mass. (handwritten)
from Baker, October, 1952. (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

1 photographic print : albumen, mounted ; 7 x 10 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2009

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.0005.0015.004

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

late 19th century

Credit Line

Gift of Darthmouth College, 2009

Places

Quincy (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Other People

Quincy, Edmund, II, 1628-1698

Subjects

Photograph
House
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geographic / Mass. / Quincy

Related Items

Massachusetts - Quincy

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