Harriet Hosmer birthplace, Watertown, Massachusetts, H-2759a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380609

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Description

The image shows a large, two-story house with a gabled roof, identified as Harriet Hosmer's birthplace in Watertown, Massachusetts. The house features multiple windows with shutters and a small porch area covered with vines. The structure is surrounded by grass and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic houses
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010162
Halliday negative H-2759a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.086.H-2759a

Places

Watertown (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has minor flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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