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Interior view of the Boston Music Hall facing the stage

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-202301

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Description

Interior view of the Boston Music Hall facing the stage, as seen from the mezzanine level. Chairs and music stands are arranged on stage. The Hall is empty.

Details

Descriptive Terms

seating
interior views
stage lighting
sconces
music halls
stages (performance spaces)
mezzanines
ceilings
chairs (furniture forms)
events
albumen prints
photographs

Inscription

Recto: [scratched into negative:] [photographer's name and copyright notice:] A.H. Rickards Copyrighted, April, 1900; Recto of mount: Old Music Hall

Additional Identification Number

OVP Photo Database Number 88
OVP Number OVP0044.1

Physical Description

1 photographic print

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.044-1

Image Dimensions

10.5 x 13.875 (HxW)(inches)

Record Details

Originator

Rickards, A. H. (Photographer)

Material Type

albumen prints
photographs

Other Organizations

Boston Music Hall (Boston, Mass.)

Subjects

Boston (Mass.)
Hamilton Place (Boston, Mass.)
Architectural photography

Restrictions

Right edge of mount stained and damaged; smudges and light staining across recto of mount.

Description Level

Item

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