Willow Court House, Dorchester, Mass.

Description

One albumen print of the Willow Court House in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The photographer is unknown. The print is dated to the late 19th century and measures 7 x 10 inches.The house was built circa 1735. On the verso of the mount, the following is written: "Willow Court House 5 Corner Dorchester. / General Washington stopped here. Blt. 1735 /about/ / but since remodeled." In a different hand, the phrase "from Baker, October, 1952" is written along the right side of the verso.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
dwellings
historic buildings
historic houses
exterior views
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Inscription

Willow Court House 5 Corner Dorchester. / General Washington stopped here. Blt. 1735 /about/ / but since remodeled (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.0005.0015.009

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

late 19th century

Credit Line

Gift of Darthmouth College, 2009

Places

Dorchester (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Material Type

albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Other People

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Subjects

Photograph
House
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geographic / Mass. / Dorchester

Related Items

Massachusetts - Dorchester

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