Man and woman reading in room with books, table, and chairs, CH110-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-372821

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Description

The image depicts a man and a woman seated in a room, both engaged in reading. The room contains a table with books, chairs, and a cabinet filled with more books. Decorative elements, such as framed pictures on the walls and draped curtains, are also visible, as well as a lamp on the table.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rooms
interior views
group portraits
children (people by age group)
men (male humans)
women (female humans)
reading
books
bookshelves
desks
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002130
Chandler negative CH110-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.CH110-B

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Portraits, Group
Interior architecture

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A large portion of the top right of the negative is broken off and missing. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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