David Hill House, 18738-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-390149

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Arlington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
David Hill House, 18738-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Arlington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts the David Hill House, built in circa 1790, a two-story wooden structure with a gable roof. The facade features multiple windows with shutters and ivy or similar foliage growing up the side. A chimney is visible at the center of the roof, and there is a smaller outbuilding partially visible to the left. The house is set in a grassy area with some trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
houses
saltbox houses
lawns (landscaped grass)
trees
negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022053
A-Series negative 18738-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.004.18738-A

Places

Arlington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Description Level

Item

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