Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from Fenway Studio Roof, 517-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1914-11-14

GUSN

GUSN-391671

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Description

The image shows the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, as viewed from the roof of Fenway Studio. In the foreground, there are trees and a body of water, while the museum is prominently featured in the mid-ground. In the background, there are additional buildings and smokestacks visible, indicating an urban setting.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
trees
skylines
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

16480

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024433
B-Series negative 517-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.517-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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