Parlor of the Captain John Whipple House, Ipswich, Massachusetts, H-1849

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379729

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Description

The image depicts the parlor of the Captain John Whipple House in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The room features a large fireplace with a decorative mantle. Above the mantle and around the room, there is a display of plates. A framed portrait is positioned above a side table on the left, while additional framed artwork and a chest of drawers are visible on the right. The room includes a central table with books and a candle and there are chairs nearby. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
historic houses
parlors
fireplaces
tables (support furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
spinning wheels
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009272
Halliday negative H-1849

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.037.H-1849

Places

Ipswich (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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