Interior view of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler (personal business of the photographer), 6138-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383400

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Description

The image depicts an interior view of a Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler's home. A piano is visible on the right side, with a rocking chair in the foreground. On the left, there are framed portraits, one large and one small, displayed near a velvet chair. In the background, a mantelpiece is decorated with small framed photographs and decorative plates, while a curtain drapes over a doorway leading to another room. The walls are covered in patterned wallpaper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
chairs (furniture forms)
pianos
portraits
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012120
B-Series negative 6138-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

PC015.002.720.6138-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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