Illustration of the Province House, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1139a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378667

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Illustration of the Province House, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1139a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The illustration depicts the Province House in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is a multi-story structure with dormer windows on the roof and a prominent central cupola. There are trees surrounding the building and a staircase with railings leads to the entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mansions
residential structures
exterior views
trees
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008199
Halliday negative H-1139a

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-1139a

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is cracked. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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