Room in the Horsford House, 756-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1893-02-21

GUSN

GUSN-391905

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Room in the Horsford House, 756-B
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Cambridge
        Milestone, Boston 8 Miles, 1734 A. I., 737-B
        Milestone, Cambridge, New Bridge, 2 1/4 Miles, 1794, 738-B
        Longfellow House, Washington's Headquarters, 739-B
        Cambridge Massachusetts from Bacon Street, 734-B
        Mrs. Thearer's Residence, 735-B
        Washington Elm, 736-B
        Craigie-Longfellow House, 740-B
        Craigie-Longfellow House, 741-B
        Craigie-Longfellow House, Parlor, 742-B
        Craigie-Longfellow House, Library, 743-B
        Harvard University, 746-B
        Harvard University, 747-B
        Harvard University, Architecture Building Entrance, 748-B
        Harvard University, Architecture Building, 749-B
        Charles Theodore Russell House, 753-B
        Governor Charles Theodore Russell House, Library, 754-B
        Governor Charles Theodore Russell House, Library, 755-B
        Room in the Horsford House, 756-B (current record)
        Room in the Horsford House, 757-B
        Tablet Marking the Landing of British Troops, 758-B
        Great Bridge Tablet, 759-B
        Franklin and Faulkner Monuments, Mount Auburn Cemetery, 1389-B
        Washington Tablet, 2462-B
        Parlor, Longfellow-Craigie House, 2467-b
        Entrance Hall and Staircase with Clock, Craigie-Longfellow House, 2469-B
        Washington Elm and Shepherd Memorial Congregational Church, 2525-B

Description

The image depicts a chamber in Horsford House, featuring a detailed interior arrangement. There is a fireplace with ornate detailing and a mantle holding decorative objects, including a sculpture and two candlesticks. To the right, a chaise lounge and chair are positioned on a patterned rug. Further back, a bed with curtains is partially visible through an arched opening. The room also includes a side table with a pitcher and bowl. The walls display framed artwork and patterned wallpaper, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling. This is the room in which Governor Charles Theodore Russell was born.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
carpets
furniture
fireplaces
beds (furniture)
lighting fixtures
bedrooms
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

6194

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024672
B-Series negative 756-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

PC022.001.002.001.006.756-B

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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