View of Smith Court, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, H-2382a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380244

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
View of Smith Court, Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, H-2382a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image shows a detailed view of Smith Court in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts. A brick building with large arched windows is prominently visible along the street. Two individuals, both women, are standing along the building; one is leaning against a wooden fence, and the other is further down the sidewalk. Trees partially frame the image from above.

Details

Descriptive Terms

streets
residential structures
exterior views
African American
women (female humans)
photographs
film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009791
Halliday negative H-2382a

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-2382a

Places

Beacon Hill (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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