Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6137-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383399

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.
Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6137-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified buildings, equipment, railroad yards, etc.

Description

The image depicts the interior of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. It features a dining area with a table and chairs, a sideboard adorned with various dishes and glassware, and potted plants, including a large fern on a stand. Two lace-curtained windows are visible, allowing light into the room, and a decorative stained glass window accents the space. A hanging light fixture is also evident near the ceiling.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
tables (support furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
plants (living organisms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012119
B-Series negative 6137-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.720.6137-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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