Two portraits of unidentified girl (personal business of the photographer), 6144-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383406

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Portraits
Two portraits of unidentified girl (personal business of the photographer), 6144-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image features two circular portraits of an unidentified girl. She is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a light, frilly dress. Her long hair is styled in loose curls. Both portraits are framed with decorative borders and include the photographer's information, "H.E. Bosworth, 380 Main St., Springfield, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

girls
portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012126
B-Series negative 6144-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

PC015.002.770.6144-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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