Eight people in a room talking, playing cards, and writing at a desk, CH23-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1897

GUSN

GUSN-372733

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Medium negatives
Eight people in a room talking, playing cards, and writing at a desk, CH23-B
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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
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  - Medium negatives

Description

The image shows eight people in a room engaged in different activities. Some individuals are gathered around playing cards, while others are talking or seated, seemingly absorbed in various tasks. One person is writing at a desk. The room is decorated with framed pictures and various objects on a mantle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parlors
group portraits
card games (physical activities)
desks
books
fireplaces
paintings (visual works)
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002042
Chandler negative CH23-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Reference Code

PC019.001.B.CH23-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Living rooms
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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