Coving of the Custom House, Salem, Massachusetts, GN-807

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376948

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN0801-GN0900
Coving of the Custom House, Salem, Massachusetts, GN-807
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN0801-GN0900

Description

The image depicts the Custom House in Salem, Massachusetts. The building's facade features a prominent balcony supported by columns and an American flag is displayed. Atop the structure is a sculpture of an eagle above the inscription "Custom House."

Details

Descriptive Terms

customhouses
institutional buildings
historic buildings
coving
flags
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004947
Noyes negative GN-807

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.009.GN-807

Places

Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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