Exterior view of the Governor John Hancock House, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1101e

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378551

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Description

The image shows the exterior of the Governor John Hancock House in Boston, Massachusetts. The house is a multi-story structure with a prominent balcony and several windows with shutters. A large tree is visible in front of the house and a stone wall with a wooden gate encloses the property.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
historic houses
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008082
Halliday negative H-1101e

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1101e

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the bottom of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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