Parlor of an unidentified summer house, Rhode Island

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

undated

Location Note

Geographic / Rhode Island; HGO-01-001-F-R-3

GUSN

GUSN-357355

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Description

Two mounted albumen prints of the parlor of an unidentified summer house in Rhode Island. Prints highlight the furniture, decorations, and lighting of the house. The prints are undated and the photographer is unknown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

albumen prints
interior views
parlors
summer houses (seasonal dwellings)
lighting
candlesticks
chandeliers (hanging lights)
lamps (lighting devices)
couches (reclining furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
rugs
fireplaces
interior design
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Inscription

"Quogemist" / R.I. (handwritten)
"Quogemist" / R.I. / Summer house (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

2 photographic prints : albumen, mounted ; 14 x 12 inches

Collection Code

PC002

Collection Name

Domestic interiors photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

PC002.USRI.General.195.01

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Credit Line

Library & Archives purchase, 2012

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

Record Details

Material Type

albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)

Subjects

Photograph
House

Restrictions

Some silvering to prints. Minor staining and wear on edges of mounts.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geographic / Rhode Island; HGO-01-001-F-R-3

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