Old Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 348-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391474

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Description

The image depicts a gallery in the old Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The walls are extensively covered with a variety of framed paintings of different sizes. Several benches are placed in the center of the room for visitors, and a large decorative vase sits atop a pedestal near the benches. The room has high ceilings with a skylight, allowing natural light to illuminate the artwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
paintings (visual works)
galleries (display spaces)
benches (furniture)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1410

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024262
B-Series negative 348-B

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

PC022.001.002.001.002.348-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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