Bacon House, Bedford, Massachusetts, 18785-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386004

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Bedford (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Bacon House, Bedford, Massachusetts, 18785-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Bedford (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts the dilapidated side of the Bacon House. It is a two-story wooden structure with a gabled roof. Additions and outbuildings are attached to the house, showing signs of wear. A woman is visible walking near the side of the house, and a dirt road runs in front of the buildings. Trees and an open landscape are in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
roads
Colonial American styles
damage
People
negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022098
A-Series negative 18785-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.01.18785-A

Places

Bedford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Description Level

Item

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