Oak Knoll, Whittier's study, Summer Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, H-1466

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379282

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Description

The image depicts the interior of John Greenleaf Whittier's study at Oak Knoll on Summer Street in Danvers, Massachusetts. The room features bookshelves filled with books, a fireplace with framed portraits above it, and several chairs, including a rocking chair. A carpet covers the floor and decorative items are placed around the room.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
historic houses
studies (rooms)
chairs (furniture forms)
fireplaces
mantels
bookshelves
books
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008824
Halliday negative H-1466

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.022.H-1466

Places

Danvers (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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