Old woman seated with book, 27464-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373599

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
People, Unidentified
Old woman seated with book, 27464-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - People, Unidentified

Description

The image shows an elderly woman seated on a wooden chair, holding an open book in her lap. She is wearing glasses, a dress with a lace collar, and a belt. In the background, there is an ornate piece of furniture and framed artwork on the wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

women (female humans)
portraits
chairs (furniture forms)
books
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001940
A-Series negative 27464-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

PC031.001.014.27464-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Women
Portraits

Description Level

Item

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