Air show, Mechanics Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1209

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-02-22

GUSN

GUSN-378859

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Description

The image shows an air show at Mechanics Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. A large balloon is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by a number of early aircraft exhibits, including biplanes. The hall is decorated with draped bunting and seating is visible in the background. There is signage in the exhibition area, including the word "TECHNOLOGY."

Details

Descriptive Terms

convention centers
interior views
trade shows
airplanes
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008395
Halliday negative H-1209

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1209

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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