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Ruins of Gov. John Wentworth Mansion, Wolfeboro, N.H., 1923

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1923

Location Note

Small - Geo - NH -\n Wolfeboro - Photo

GUSN

GUSN-225454

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Description

The foundation of the John Wentworth Mansion, last royal governor of New Hampshire, is seen in the photograph. The bottom of the image verso reads "Ruins of the Gov. Wentworth Mansion, Portsmouth Harbor, N.H." The top of the image verso has "Correction Wentworth Mansion at Wolfeboro, N.H."

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
houses
dwellings
mansions
photographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Inscription

Correction-Wentworth Mansion at Wolfborough, N.H. Ruins of Gov. Wentworth Mansion, Portsmouth Harbor, N.H. Photo by H.W. Reynolds 1923. Purchase 27 Dec. 1924. (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1924-12-27

Reference Code

PC001.03.01.USNH.2680.0010.001

Acquisition Type

Museum Purchase

Image Dimensions

2 1/2 x 4 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Wolfeboro (Carroll county, New Hampshire)

Record Details

Originator

Reynolds, H. W. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Other People

Wentworth, John, 1737-1820

Subjects

Architectural photography
Governor John Wentworth Historic Site (Wolfeboro, N.H.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Small - Geo - NH -
Wolfeboro - Photo

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