Swinging sign for the Hancock Tavern, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1106

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378563

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Description

The image shows a swinging sign for the Hancock Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. The sign features a painted portrait of a man holding a document, identified as "Governor Hancock." The sign is framed and has visible wear and cracks running through the wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

taverns
commercial buildings
exterior views
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008094
Halliday negative H-1106

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-1106

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the bottom and top of this negative are broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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