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Exterior view of Idlewild Cottage with two women and four children sitting in front, Nahant, Mass., undated

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GUSN

GUSN-174223

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Description

This is an exterior view of the Idlewild Cottage with two women and four children sitting in front in Nahant, Massachusetts. There is a sign over the porch that says Idlewild and a shed in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

porches
sheds (storage structures)
exterior views
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

Order 10 Jan. 1935 / Mrs. Hills or Wells Cottage (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 5 x 8 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1950.0040.002

Image Dimensions

5 x 8 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Nahant (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Hadcock, Henry L., 1855-1931 (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Description Level

Item

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