The Old Belfry, Lexington, Massachusetts, 19060-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386280

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Lexington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
The Old Belfry, Lexington, Massachusetts, 19060-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Lexington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows a wooden structure called the Old Belfry located in Lexington, Massachusetts. The belfry is a small, simple, rectangular structure with a sloped roof and an open bell tower on top. Leafless trees are visible around the building. A plaque is attached to the front of the belfry above the door.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trees
structures (structural elements)
bells (idiophones)
steeples (building components)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022375
A-Series negative 19060-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.25.19060-A

Places

Lexington (Middlesex 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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