Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-1290

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377419

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN1201-GN1300
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, GN-1290
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows an intricately carved fireplace at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion in Little Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The fireplace features decorative elements, including scrollwork and sculpted figures on either side. The caption indicates that it is located at the Governor Benning Wentworth Mansion, dating back to 1750, and notes that Benning Wentworth was governor of the Province of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1767.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
historic houses
fireplaces
mantels
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005428
Noyes negative GN-1290

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.013.GN-1290

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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