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Game of croquet, New Bedford, Mass.

Description

Three women and one man play croquet. There are two houses in the background. One woman is in the position of striking the ball with the mallet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lawns (landscaped grass)
backs (portions)
mallets (sports equipment)
croquet sets
croquet
girls
recreation
stereographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Additional Identification Number

DigitalID 000079
AccessID 104
Other identifier HNEDID-000079

Physical Description

1 stereograph

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.04.02.TMP.017

Date Notes

1880s-1910s

Places

New Bedford (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Adams, S. A. (photographer)

Material Type

stereographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Subjects

backyards
croquet players
outdoor recreation
sports & leisure
young women

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Subjects: Stereo views: Pastimes and Occupations: Sports: Croquet

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