Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Nurses Home, Long Room, 291-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-12-16

GUSN

GUSN-391447

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Description

The image depicts the Long Room of the Nurses Home at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The room is furnished with several chairs, including rocking chairs and a cushioned seat. A large rug covers the floor, and there is a fireplace with decorative items and artwork on the walls. A table with a plant and chairs is situated in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
infirmaries
nurses' residences
chairs (furniture forms)
rocking chairs
paintings (visual works)
fireplaces
carpets
lighting fixtures
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

12865

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024204
B-Series negative 291-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.291-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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