William May House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19277-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386489

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Watertown (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
William May House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19277-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Watertown (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
    - Old Burying Ground, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19275-A
    - Street of Elm Trees, Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19276-A
    - William May House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19277-A (current record)
    - Unidentified House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19278-A
    - Abraham Browne House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19279-A
    - Abraham Browne House, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19280-A
    - Interior of Old Mill, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19281-A
    - Old Mill, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19282-A

Description

The image shows a large, multi-story wooden house identified as the William May House located in Watertown, Massachusetts. The house features multiple windows and appears to be surrounded by a wooden fence. There are plants growing along the steps leading to the front door. A smaller structure is visible to the left, and other buildings can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
fences
vines
paths
gambrel roofs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022589
A-Series negative 19277-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.48.19277-A

Places

Watertown (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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