Interior view of Eleanora R. Sears's Garage house, sitting room, 5 Byron St., Boston, Mass., ca. 1941

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1941

GUSN

GUSN-202245

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General photographic collection
Oversize photographs, 1860s-1880s
Temporary
Interior view of Eleanora R. Sears's Garage house, sitting room, 5 Byron St., Boston, Mass., ca. 1941
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Oversize photographs, 1860s-1880s
  - Temporary

Description

Interior view of Eleanora R. Sears' "Garage" sitting room. Room has exposed beam ceiling and balcony. One wall is furnished with the tapestry, "Presentation of Cleopatra to Anthony."

Details

Descriptive Terms

top covers (upholstery components)
tapestries
polycandela
interior views
sculpture (visual work)
sofa tables
side tables
dropleaf tables
sofas
benches (furniture)
armchairs
chairs (furniture forms)
floor lamps
sconces
dwellings
living rooms
balconies
ceilings
beams (structural elements)
gelatin silver prints
photographs

Inscription

Verso: Eleanora R. Sears' "Garage" at 5 Byron St. Boston about 1941. {Gift of Elton Hall, Mar 1997}

Additional Identification Number

OVP Photo Database Number 32
OVP Number OVP0035.3

Physical Description

1 photographic print

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

March 1997

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.035-3

Image Dimensions

9.875 x 13 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elton Hall.

Record Details

Material Type

gelatin silver prints
photographs

Subjects

Boston (Mass.)
Byron Street (Boston, Mass.)
Architectural photography

Restrictions

Yellowed; light staining and fingerprint smudges on recto.

Description Level

Item

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