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Colonial Furniture and Interiors by Newton W. Elwell, 1896

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-284790

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Description

Removed to oversize Rare books. 56 photomechanical plates of interiors and architectural components of interior design. Examples of chairs, tables, chests and sofas from named collections, in addition to pieces not specifically identified with respect to ownership. Emphasis primarily on New England, but with some South Carolina material. Despite title, coverage is not strictly Colonial.

Details

Collection Code

PC009

Collection Name

Photograph albums collection

Reference Code

PC009.114

Record Details

Publications Referencing This Collection

([1896]). Colonial furniture and interiors, comp. and photographed by Newton W. Elwell.. G.H. Polley & Co..

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