Large group picnicking in woods near lake, CH157-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-372867

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Description

A large group of people is picnicking in a wooded area near a lake. They are seated on the ground around a central spread of food items, with picnic baskets visible to the side. Some individuals are reclining while others are sitting upright, surrounded by tall trees and with a view of the lake in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

picnic areas
group portraits
food
wine bottles
woods (plant communities)
lakes (bodies of water)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002176
Chandler negative CH157-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1983

Reference Code

PC019.001.B.CH157-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Picnics
Portraits, Group

Description Level

Item

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