Jordan Marsh Co. Building, decorated, Boston, Massachusetts, 27198-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373334

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Description

The image depicts the Jordan Marsh Co. building in Boston, Massachusetts, adorned with decorations. The building's facade is draped with large banners featuring stripes and a central circular motif with rays and an eagle. Below the banner is an image of a man in uniform. An American flag is visible atop an adjacent structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

department stores
commercial buildings
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001675
A-Series negative 27198-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.002.27198-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Architectural photography

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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