Interior view of study, old woman sewing, CP-48

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-374305

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Description

The image shows an interior view of a study where an old woman is engaged in sewing. She sits at a table draped with a patterned cloth, surrounded by various ornate objects and furnishings. A wall shelf holds numerous framed pictures and decorative vases, with a large mirror hung above it.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
studies (rooms)
women (female humans)
sewing (process)
chairs (furniture forms)
fireplaces
mantels
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006285
Codman negative CP-048

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.001.CP-048

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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