Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6140-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383402

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6140-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image shows an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A dining area features a wooden table with chairs, alongside a decorative radiator and potted ferns. The room is adorned with patterned wallpaper and a framed picture. Through an open doorway, more furniture, including a rocking chair and additional plants, are visible in an adjoining room.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
tables (support furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
plants (living organisms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012122
B-Series negative 6140-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.720.6140-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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