Women in Period Attire by 17th Century House, in Yard of Essex Institute, 972-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1912-08-06

GUSN

GUSN-392125

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
Salem
Women in Period Attire by 17th Century House, in Yard of Essex Institute, 972-B
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
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    - Massachusetts
      - Salem
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Description

The image depicts two women wearing period attire typical of an earlier historical era, standing by a 17th-century house. One woman is in the doorway, while the other is outside in the yard. The house features wooden siding and a window with a diamond-shaped lattice design. There is a garden area adjacent to the house, part of the Essex Institute grounds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
houses
Colonial American styles
costumes (character dress)
women (female humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15045

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024884
B-Series negative 972-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

PC022.001.002.001.039.972-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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