Hall of the Maidens, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 619-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391776

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Description

The image shows the Hall of the Maidens at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The hall features numerous classical sculptures of varying sizes displayed on pedestals. Notable pieces include seated and standing male figures, with a frieze on the upper wall depicting a dynamic series of relief figures. The space is well-lit, with arched windows visible on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
museums (buildings)
statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8489

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024534
B-Series negative 619-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.619-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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