Group portrait of women on steps of classical portico in front of Miss Hiland's School, CH318-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-373028

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Description

The image shows a group portrait of women on the steps of a classical portico at Miss Hiland's School. They are dressed in formal clothing, many wearing hats adorned with flowers. The building features classical architectural elements, including columns and a brick facade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

women (female humans)
group portraits
schools (buildings)
institutional buildings
porticoes
vines
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002338
Chandler negative CH318-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.CH318-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Women
Portraits, Group

Description Level

Item

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