Norumbega Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, 7887-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1883-1886

GUSN

GUSN-389781

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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
Negatives
Massachusetts, Miscellaneous
Norumbega Tower, Weston, Massachusetts, 7887-A
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Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts, Miscellaneous

Description

The image shows Norumbega Tower located in Weston, Massachusetts. The tower is a cylindrical stone structure with a crenellated top. A plaque is mounted on the base of the tower, and surrounding vegetation is visible, including some trees and bushes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towers (single built works)
plaques (flat objects)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027023
A-Series negative 7887-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.003.7887-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Weston (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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