Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12791-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1885

GUSN

GUSN-385128

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12791-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
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Description

The image depicts the Curtis family seated around a dinner table at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Several people, including both adults and children, are gathered at the table, which is set with plates, cups, and a centerpiece of flowers. The room has large windows with shutters, allowing natural light to illuminate the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

families
group portraits
houses
residential structures
interior views
dining rooms
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016357
B-Series negative 12791-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12791-B

Places

Manchester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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