Parson Capen House, Topsfield, Massachusetts, H-2725

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380577

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Description

The image shows the Parson Capen House, a two-story structure with a steeply pitched roof and a prominent central chimney, located in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The house is surrounded by a grassy area with a flock of chickens in the foreground. The exterior features wood shingle siding and there are several windows visible on each story.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010130
Halliday negative H-2725

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.082.H-2725

Places

Topsfield (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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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