Old Corner Book Store, Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18892-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386111

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Description

The image depicts the Old Corner Book Store in Boston, Massachusetts. The building is situated on a street corner and features multiple signs advertising "Wood Engraving," "Loans," and "Oldest Book Store." Several pedestrians are visible walking along the cobblestone street in front of the store. In the background, there are additional buildings with visible signage for "The Boston Loan Co."

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
houses
sidewalks
roads
People
storefronts
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022205
A-Series negative 18892-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18892-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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