Architectural Room, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 512-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391666

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Description

The image shows an architectural room in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The room contains various classical sculptures and architectural fragments. Notably, there are sarcophagi in the foreground, a large ornate urn in the center, and a wall displaying an array of reliefs and decorative elements. Archways in the background lead to additional displays, including more sculptures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
galleries (display spaces)
museums (buildings)
artifacts (object genre)
architectural elements
sarcophagi (coffins)
Greek (ancient)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1415

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024428
B-Series negative 512-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.512-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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