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Ancient buildings in Boston

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1851

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Dock Square

GUSN

GUSN-198354

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Description

This engraving depicts a small corner street view of one of the oldest houses in Boston, circa 1695.

Details

Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
corners (object components)
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number PR57

Physical Description

1 engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1918-11-01

Reference Code

GC002.01.MA.1900.003

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

5.5 x 6.75 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Subjects

Ann Street (Boston, Mass.)
Market Square (Boston, Mass.)

Accruals Note

Same engraved view as GC002.01.MA.1900.002.

Restrictions

Poor

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Dock Square

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