Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted sharing a cup of tea, York, Maine, 8081-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1885

GUSN

GUSN-389957

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
Negatives
York, Maine
Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted sharing a cup of tea, York, Maine, 8081-A
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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
- Negatives
  - York, Maine

Description

The image shows two women, identified as Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted, sitting at a small table in a room in York, Maine. They are engaged in sharing a cup of tea. The table holds a tea set, including a teapot, cups, and a candle. A plant sits on a shelf near the window and a bundle of herbs or dried flowers hangs on the wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

women (female humans)
houses
residential structures
interior views
tea
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027211
A-Series negative 8081-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.8081-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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