Elinor Curtis and unidentified girl dressed up, participating in theatricals, Boston, Massachusetts, 12891-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1888

GUSN

GUSN-385223

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
Elinor Curtis and unidentified girl dressed up, participating in theatricals, Boston, Massachusetts, 12891-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
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Description

The image features Elinor Curtis and an unidentified girl dressed in elaborate costumes, likely participating in a theatrical performance in Boston, Massachusetts. They are seated and wearing bonnets and period-style dresses, with decorative details visible on the garments. The setting appears to be indoors, with a curtain and potted plant in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

girls
group portraits
costumes (character dress)
houses
residential structures
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016458
B-Series negative 12891-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12891-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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