Hall in the Peirce Mansion, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-1288

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377417

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN1201-GN1300
Hall in the Peirce Mansion, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-1288
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN1201-GN1300

Description

The image depicts a curved staircase in the hall of the Peirce Mansion in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The staircase has intricate balusters and a decorative railing. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling and patterned wallpaper is visible on the walls. A curved bench sits at the base of the staircase.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
historic houses
halls (interior spaces)
spiral stairs
benches (furniture)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005426
Noyes negative GN-1288

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.013.GN-1288

Date Notes

Copied Month: 05

Places

Portsmouth (Rockingham county, New Hampshire)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-05.

Description Level

Item

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