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Glass-plate negative set

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-25882

Description

Rectangular wooden box w/ fitted interior for glass plate negative storage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

negatives (photographic)
glass (material)
metal
wood (plant material)
NEGATIVE, GLASS-PLATE

Inscription

Stamped on lid interior: ""MANUFACTURED BY SAMUEL PECK AND CO.""

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Samuel Peck and Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

6.125 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.335

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