Unidentified interior, view of piano, Ware, Massachusetts, 27204-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373340

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Ware, Mass.
Unidentified interior, view of piano, Ware, Massachusetts, 27204-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Ware, Mass.
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Description

The image depicts an interior space in Ware, Massachusetts. It shows a piano with the name "Marshall & Wendell" on it, accompanied by a circular, patterned piano stool in front. The piano's top is adorned with various decorative items, including framed pictures, small sculptures, and a decorative cloth. Wall art and an ornate chair are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pianos
paintings (visual works)
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001681
A-Series negative 27204-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.012.27204-A

Places

Ware (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Piano
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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