Exterior view of the Davis House, Brighton, Massachusetts, H-1255a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378914

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of the Davis House in Brighton, Massachusetts. The two-story wooden structure features shutters on the windows and a central doorway. A chimney is visible on the roof, and the property is enclosed by a picket fence along a dirt road. There are additional structures adjoining the house.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic houses
streets
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008452
Halliday negative H-1255a

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.012.H-1255a

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has significant flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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