P. K. Foley Books Tablet on the Congressional House, 479-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-04-07

GUSN

GUSN-391633

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Description

The image depicts a section of a building labeled "P. K. Foley. Books." The sign reads "First Editions, Dramatic Literature, etc." On either side of the sign are sculptural reliefs featuring groups of people engaged in scenes that appear to involve discussion or gathering. The building has architectural features like brickwork and iron railings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
buildings (structures)
reliefs (sculptures)
tablets
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9829

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024395
B-Series negative 479-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.479-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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