Harvard Medical School, 595-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391748

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Description

The image shows a scene outside Harvard Medical School with a large, multi-story brick building featuring numerous windows and architectural detailing in the background. In the foreground, several men and boys are engaged in construction or excavation work, with tools and scattered materials visible on the ground. The setting includes utility poles and what appears to be an area of development or renovation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
medical schools (buildings)
streets
People
utility poles
excavations (earthworks)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2031

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024510
B-Series negative 595-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.595-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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