Interior of home in Providence, R.I., circa 1930

Description

Unbound album stored in black leather cover. Album contains thirteen sepia-toned gelatin prints depicting the interior of two paneled rooms in Providence, Rhode Island designed by William T. Aldrich. Residence was owned by D.E. Jackson. Photographs were taken by architectural photographer Paul J. Weber circa 1930. Prominently featured is a portrait of a young man in casual attire, placed above and elaborately paneled fireplace with a leather topped fireplace seat in the foreground. Other views include a cofferred ceiling, leather furniture, a zebra skin rugs, and a simple brick fireplace among others. All thirteen prints are signed by Weber in the bottom right corner. The following is stamped on the verso of all thirteen prints: "Paul J. Weber / Architectural photographer."

Details

Descriptive Terms

photograph albums
residential structures
interior views
furniture
interior decoration
architecture (discipline)
photograph albums
gelatin silver prints

Additional Identification Number

Album number 228C

Physical Descrption

1 photograph album; 15 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC009

Collection Name

Photograph albums collection

Date of Acquisition

2007

Reference Code

PC009.228.001.003

Date Notes

circa 1930

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

Weber, Paul J. (Photographer)

Material Type

photograph albums
gelatin silver prints

Other People

Aldrich, William T., 1880-1966
Weber, Paul J.

Subjects

Photograph
Album
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HGO-01-001-O-I-107

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