Sword Hilts (Tusba), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 445-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391608

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Description

The image shows a display case at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston featuring various sword hilts, known as "tsuba." These circular or oval hilt guards are arranged in a grid pattern within the case. Each tsuba appears to have unique designs, and a few have labels attached. The photograph is credited to Baldwin Coolidge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
Japanese
hilts
galleries (display spaces)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1423

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024361
B-Series negative 445-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.445-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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