A. W. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Millinery, 20 Chauncey Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5055-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390531

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Commercial buildings
Retail buildings
A. W. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Millinery, 20 Chauncey Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 5055-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Commercial buildings
    - Retail buildings

Description

The image depicts a street scene featuring the A. W. Jones Co., a wholesale and retail millinery located at 20 Chauncey Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The building has prominent signage for "A. W. Jones Co. Wholesale and Retail Millinery" and "Caldesâ Luncheon." The surrounding buildings are multi-story with architectural details such as arched windows and brick facades. A car is visible on the street in front of the establishments.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stores
commercial buildings
milliners
exterior views
storefronts
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026095
B-Series negative 5055-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.001.5055-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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