Illustration of Old Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1123

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378600

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Illustration of Old Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1123
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The illustration depicts Old Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts, showcasing a bustling scene with numerous sailing ships in the harbor. Beyond the water, there is a densely built-up area with many buildings and several prominent church steeples rising above the town. The foreground includes detailed ships and the harbor is active with various types of vessels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

harbors
cityscapes (representations)
sailing ships
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008131
Halliday negative H-1123

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-1123

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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