The Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12805-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1885

GUSN

GUSN-385142

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
The Curtis family around the dinner table, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12805-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image depicts the Curtis family gathered around a dining table at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Adults and children are seated, and the table is set with various dining items. A decorated mantel with plants and a clock sits in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016371
B-Series negative 12805-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12805-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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