String quartet playing in room with bookcases, CH78-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-372789

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Medium negatives
String quartet playing in room with bookcases, CH78-B
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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Medium negatives

Description

A string quartet is seen playing in a room lined with bookcases filled with books. Four musicians are seated, each holding a string instrument and reading sheet music. The room has a chandelier and a lamp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rooms
stringed instruments (musical instruments)
musicians
chairs (furniture forms)
lamps (lighting devices)
chandeliers (hanging lights)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002098
Chandler negative CH78-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1983

Reference Code

PC019.001.B.CH78-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Stringed instruments
Musicians

Description Level

Item

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