Parson Gay House, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19042-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386262

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Hingham (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)
Parson Gay House, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19042-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Hingham (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)
    - Waters Tavern and Hye House, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19040-A
    - Christopher James Tavern, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19041-A
    - Parson Gay House, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19042-A (current record)
    - Ship Church, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19043-A
    - Lincoln House, Hingham, Massachusetts, 19044-A

Description

The image depicts Parson Gay House in Hingham, Massachusetts. It shows a two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central doorway with a small portico, and several windows. The house is situated behind a low stone wall, and there are leafless trees and utility poles visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
trees
Colonial American styles
foundation stones (wall components)
utility poles
streets
Georgian (British Renaissance-Baroque style)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022356
A-Series negative 19042

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.21.19042

Places

Hingham (Plymouth 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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