Presidential Party at the Webster Mansion, 819-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1882-10-12

GUSN

GUSN-391968

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Description

The image depicts a large gathering in front of the Daniel Webster Mansion, identified as the location of a "Presidential Party" in the title. A group of people, including individuals in formal attire, are posed on the porch and steps, with some wearing military-style uniforms. The mansion is adorned with garlands and decorative greenery. The event took place in Marshfield on October 12th, 1882.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
houses
mansions
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

17266

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024735
B-Series negative 819-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

PC022.001.002.001.025.819-B

Places

Marshfield (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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