Dr. Sumner's house (Shrewsbury minister), interior view of fireplace and chairs, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 9588-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389234

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Description

The image displays the interior view of a living space in Dr. Sumner's house, a Shrewsbury minister, located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Central to the image is a brick fireplace with a metal kettle and log holders. On either side of the fireplace are two chairs of different designs, placed on a patterned rug. The mantel above the fireplace is adorned with decorative plates and a mounted set of antlers. The walls on either side feature paneling and floral wallpaper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
fireplaces
mantels
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011127
B-Series negative 9588-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.001.006.9588-B

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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