Woman spinning in the Sewall house, York, Maine, 7906-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1883-1886

GUSN

GUSN-389800

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Description

The image shows a woman operating a spinning wheel in the Sewall house in York, Maine. She is positioned next to a fireplace and is focused on spinning. The setting includes visible household items like a metal pot and textiles near the hearth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
historic houses
women (female humans)
spinning (textile process)
spinning wheels
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027040
A-Series negative 7906-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7906-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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