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West Boston Bridge

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Collection Type

  • art

Date

1900-1920

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130

GUSN

GUSN-198894

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Description

A view of west Boston bridge from the embankment. Done in the style of Whistler or Mnempes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bridges (built works)
etchings (prints)
mezzotint (process)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR127OVR

Physical Description

1 etching and mezzotint

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1920-08-03

Reference Code

GC002.02.127

Acquisition Type

Estate

Image Dimensions

7.5 x 9.25 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew, 1920

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Blum, A. A. (Artist)

Material Type

etchings (prints)
mezzotint (process)
prints (visual works)

Restrictions

Dirty and discolored, with a frayed top edge.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 121-130

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