Unidentified house (one of the oldest in Newport), Newport, Rhode Island, 7934-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1882

GUSN

GUSN-389794

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Description

The image shows an unidentified house, described as one of the oldest in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a two-story structure with a sloped roof, featuring multiple windows with shutters. The building is situated on a street corner with a gas lamp visible in front. Several people are standing nearby and adjacent buildings are visible on either side.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic houses
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027067
A-Series negative 7934-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.007.7934-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Newport (Rhode Island island, Newport county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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