Aesculapius House, Boston Massachusetts, 18870-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890

GUSN

GUSN-386089

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Aesculapius House, Boston Massachusetts, 18870-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts a corner view of the Aesculapius House in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is multi-storied with numerous windows and has signage reading "A.W. Tilton." Above a fabric awning is a bust of a bearded man. Posters for "M. Simon Dress & Cloak Maker" are visible on the building's facade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
awnings
busts (figures)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022183
A-Series negative 18870-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18870-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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