Weaving, Miss M. B. Soper's Manuel Training School, 1283-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-05-10

GUSN

GUSN-392415

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Weaving, Miss M. B. Soper's Manuel Training School, 1283-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image features a display of woven items from Miss M. B. Soper's Manual Training School, 60 Webster Street W. Newton, Massachusetts. The items include a variety of woven bags, circular mats, and decorative pieces, all neatly arranged against a flat surface. Some items hang from strings, while others are laid out directly on the background, showcasing different weaving techniques.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hand weaving
macrame (needlework)
basketmaking
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10671

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025189
B-Series negative 1283-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.1283-B

Places

West Newton (Newton, Middlesex county, Massachusetts) [part of inhabited place]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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