View of bedroom in Edward Gleason's house, Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29253-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388761

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Description

The image depicts a bedroom interior in Edward Gleason's house on Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features ornate wallpaper and a bed with a carved headboard in the foreground. The room contains wooden furniture, including a dresser with a large mirror and a washstand adorned with a pitcher and bowl. Framed photographs and decorative items are displayed on the walls and furniture surfaces. Two chairs are positioned by the washstand and lace curtains cover the window.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
bedrooms
beds (furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
dressers (chests of drawers)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010652
A-Series negative 29253-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.001.006.29253-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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