S. Thaxter & Son, importers of and dealers in nautical & surveying instruments, charts, nautical books, &c., 125 State St. corner of Broad St., Boston

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Collection Type

  • Art

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: State St.

GUSN

GUSN-198218

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Description

Shows a detailed corner view of S. Thaxter & Son, including merchandise through the window. People window shop and pedestrians walk by.

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Descriptive Terms

nautical charts
books
mariners' compasses
navigational instruments
importers
dealers
exterior views
commercial buildings
booksellers
wood engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR205a

Physical Descrption

1 engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Reference Code

GC002.01.MA.3050.003

Image Dimensions

6 x 4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

wood engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Subjects

State Street (Boston, Mass.)
Broad Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: State St.

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