Marble head of the Greek God Morpheus, 12878-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-385211

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Curtis family Boston residences
Marble head of the Greek God Morpheus, 12878-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Curtis family Boston residences

Description

The image shows a marble head sculpture of the Greek god Morpheus. The sculpture features prominently large wings extending from the sides of the head. It is displayed against a dark background with a decorative architectural element behind it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

busts (figures)
gods
marble (rock)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016445
B-Series negative 12878-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.004.12878-B

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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