View of Boston from East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1104

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378558

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Description

The image shows a view of Boston from East Boston, Massachusetts. The scene features numerous ships, including sailing vessels and those docked near the shoreline. Buildings lining the harbor are visible, along with the distant cityscape of Boston in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cityscapes (representations)
panoramas
harbors
sailing ships
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008089
Halliday negative H-1104

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-1104

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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