Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18875-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386094

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 18875-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a historic brick building situated at an intersection in a busy urban setting. Surrounding the Old State House are other multi-story buildings. The street is cobblestone, and there are horse-drawn carriages and several people visible in the scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
sidewalks
roads
houses
People
carriages (vehicles)
trolleybus systems
horse (animal)
cobble
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022188
A-Series negative 18875-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18875-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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