Original Museum of Fine Arts building, Copley Square, H-01157

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378721

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Description

The image shows the original building of the Museum of Fine Arts located in Copley Square. The structure features ornate architecture with arched windows and intricate detailing on the facade. The building is prominently situated, and the ground in the foreground is unpaved. Ivy or similar foliage is visible, growing on parts of the building.

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Descriptive Terms

art museums (buildings)
institutional buildings
exterior views
squares (open spaces)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008255
Halliday negative H-01157

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-01157

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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