Mt. Vernon Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 18820-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386039

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Description

The image depicts a narrow lane in Mt. Vernon Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The foreground features a wooden fence lining both sides of the walkway, with a gas lantern hanging from an adjacent building. On the right, there is a two-story house with closed shutters and a trellis at the entrance. Another building with visible chimneys and windows is seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
fences
lamps (lighting devices)
gas-lighting
paths
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022133
A-Series negative 18820-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18820-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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