Ye original state house in Boston, Thomas Joy, architect, 1658

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1899

Location Note

HGO-01-001-O-G-401-ORAS02

GUSN

GUSN-165180

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Description

Well-detailed drawing of building (2 sides), black and white. Boston's first Town House which stood 1657-58 and burned in 1711.

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
public buildings
drawings (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

ACCESS ID 1129
Old ID 1149.00

Physical Descrption

1 drawing : pen and ink

Collection Code

GC001

Collection Name

Original art collection

Date of Acquisition

Jan. 3, 1917

Reference Code

GC001.USMA.Boston.090

Acqusition Type

Gift

Places

Boston, Mass.

Record Details

Originator

E., J.F.[?] (artist)

Material Type

drawings (visual works)

Restrictions

Condition very good. Mat torn and discolored.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HGO-01-001-O-G-401-ORAS02

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