Crosby's Restaurant, site of the Cromwell's Head Tavern (1705-1800), Boston, Massachusetts, 4931-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1920-1939

GUSN

GUSN-390410

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Description

The image shows a metallic sign for Crosby's Restaurant, which is located at the site of the historic Cromwell's Head Tavern (1705-1800) in Boston, Massachusetts. The sign features an ornate design with a portrait of a man in armor, appearing in profile. Below the portrait, text identifies the place and its historical context. A striped awning and glass door with additional signage can also be seen in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

restaurants
commercial buildings
shop signs
taverns
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025971
B-Series negative 4931-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC020

Collection Name

William T. Clark photographic collection, 1920s-1930s

Reference Code

PC020.001.001.001.4931-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Clark, William T. (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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