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Latin Grammar and English High Schoolhouse, in Bedford Street, erected A.D. 1844

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Collection Type

  • Art

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Places or Streets: A-B

GUSN

GUSN-198499

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Description

This engraving is a detailed exterior view of the schoolhouse with an open front gate. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk and horses also appear in the street. Also known as the Boston Latin School.

Details

Descriptive Terms

schoolhouses
schools (buildings)
exterior views
line engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number PR282

Physical Description

1 line engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1932-02-19

Reference Code

GC002.01.MA.3650.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

5 x 7 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of W.K. Watkins, 1932

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harley, J. (Artist)
Bricher & Russell (Engraver)

Material Type

line engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Other Organizations

Boston Latin School (Mass.)

Subjects

Bedford Street (Boston, Mass.)

Restrictions

very good

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Places or Streets: A-B

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