Shadyside library, northwest corner, CH7-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1892-06-05

GUSN

GUSN-372717

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Medium negatives
Shadyside library, northwest corner, CH7-B
(current record)

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Medium negatives

Description

The image depicts a scene inside the northwest corner of the Shadyside library. A man is seated at a small desk, reading a book by the glow of a lamp. A woman reclines on a patterned sofa covered with decorative pillows. The background features a detailed bookshelf filled with volumes, along with framed pictures, busts, and decorative items on display.

Details

Descriptive Terms

libraries (buildings)
men (male humans)
women (female humans)
interior views
desks
couches (reclining furniture)
library bookcases
busts (figures)
paintings (visual works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002026
Chandler negative CH7-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Reference Code

PC019.001.B.CH7-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Libraries
Interior architecture

Description Level

Item

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