The Desk used by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Essex Institute, 1419-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1912-08-08

GUSN

GUSN-392548

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
The Desk used by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Essex Institute, 1419-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows a simple wooden desk with four legs and a slanted top, associated with Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is located at the Essex Institute. The space where the desk is placed is plain, with a column visible on the left side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing desks
desks
vernacular furniture
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15048

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025325
B-Series negative 1419-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

PC022.001.001.003.1419-B

Places

Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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