Sun Tavern, corner of Sun and Court Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, 18835-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386054

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Description

The image depicts the Sun Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. It shows a multi-story wooden building with large windows and a canopy over the entrance. Several men are standing outside, while one man is walking on the cobblestone street in front of the tavern. To the right, another building features a storefront window displaying items.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
roads
sidewalks
buildings (structures)
awnings
storefronts
People
lamps (lighting devices)
grocery stores
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022148
A-Series negative 18835-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18835-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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