Shadyside library, West End, CH4-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1892-01-13

GUSN

GUSN-372714

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Medium negatives
Shadyside library, West End, CH4-B
(current record)

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Medium negatives

Description

The image depicts the West End of a library. The room features bookshelves filled with books and decorative objects, including busts and framed photographs or artworks. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a couch with patterned cushions sits in the center of the room. There are also a few chairs and a table with assorted items on it. Glass windows are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

libraries (buildings)
interior views
library bookcases
books
busts (figures)
couches (reclining furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002023
Chandler negative CH4-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Reference Code

PC019.001.B.CH4-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Libraries
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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