Birthplace of Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, Melrose, Massachusetts, H-2080c

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379973

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Description

The image shows a historic house in Melrose, Massachusetts, identified as the birthplace of Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis. The building is a two-story structure with several windows and a chimney. It is surrounded by trees, a stone wall, and a fence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009520
Halliday negative H-2080c

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.049.H-2080c

Places

Melrose (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

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

Description Level

Item

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