Piano quintet playing in parlor; tea set on table, CH80-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-372791

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Medium negatives
Piano quintet playing in parlor; tea set on table, CH80-B
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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Medium negatives

Description

The image depicts a piano quintet performing in a parlor setting. Five musicians are engaged in playing their instruments, including four violinists and a pianist, with sheet music stands in front of them. The room is decorated with patterned wallpaper and large drapery. In the foreground, there is a table with an ornate tea set placed on it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

musicians
pianos
violins
music stands
chandeliers (hanging lights)
chairs (furniture forms)
teapots
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002100
A-Series negative CH80-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.CH80-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Suites (Piano quintet)

Description Level

Item

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