Probably a public bath house at seashore, 5141-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390611

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
Negatives
Institutional buildings
Public baths
Probably a public bath house at seashore, 5141-B
(current record)

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William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Institutional buildings
    - Public baths
      - Looking up Somerset Street, Somerset baths on the right, Boston, Massachusetts, 5038-B
      - Probably a public bath house at seashore, 5141-B (current record)

Description

The image shows a large brick building, likely a public bathhouse, situated near the seashore. In front of the structure, there are several early 20th-century automobiles parked along the street. A flag is visible flying near the building, and a few people can be seen walking or sitting in the vicinity.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public baths
institutional buildings
exterior views
streets
automobiles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026180
B-Series negative 5141-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC020.001.002.009.5141-B

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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