Portrait of Elinor Curtis in French dress, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12847-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1887

GUSN

GUSN-385184

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
Portrait of Elinor Curtis in French dress, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12847-B
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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
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Description

The image is a portrait of Elinor Curtis dressed in a French-style gown standing at Sharksmouth Estate in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She is depicted holding a curtain with one hand and a small, floral accessory or bag with the other. The dress features ornate detailing and a long train.

Details

Descriptive Terms

girls
portraits
dresses (garments)
houses
residential structures
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016413
B-Series negative 12847-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12847-B

Places

Manchester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is flaking.

Description Level

Item

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