Westerly View of the Colleges in Cambridge New England, 336-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391179

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Prints and Engravings
Westerly View of the Colleges in Cambridge New England, 336-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Prints and Engravings

Description

The image depicts a westerly view of the colleges in Cambridge, New England. The scene includes several buildings identified as "Harvard Hall," "Stoughton," "Massachusetts," "Hollis," and "Holden Chapel." There are also figures and activities in the foreground, such as people walking, riding horses, and a horse-drawn carriage. Trees are present, adding elements of greenery to the campus setting. It was engraved by Paul Revere.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
colleges (buildings)
engravings (prints)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

12393

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023921
A-Series negative 336-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.004.336-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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