Tucker House Porch, Essex Institute, 2534-B

Description

The image shows the porch of the Tucker House at the Essex Institute. The porch features tall, decorative columns and a detailed, rounded entryway with a closed door. Two women in period costumes are standing on the steps, engaged in conversation. One woman is on the landing, while the other stands on a lower step. The background shows a brick building partially covered in ivy and surrounded by trees. It was noted "19th century greeting 17th century and showing bag. Tucker House porch as re-erected on grounds of Essex Institute, Samel, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

porches
historic house museums (buildings)
porticoes
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025713
B-Series negative 2534-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.039.2534-B

Places

Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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