Object details
Object number
ARC.007127
Creator(s)
Title
"Stair Railing"
Date
early 20th century
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Language
English
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Inscribed in ink (verso upper): 1 section (landing) of stairrail / cost of entire stairs / two pieces / 185.00
Inscribed in pencil (verso upper): this piece / length 6' 5" = length of entire rail is 20' 2" / wide 3' 2" / 2nd piece / length 13' 9"
Stamped (verso center): Com'l Photo & Designing Co. / 330 - 332 Fourth Ave., / Tel. 5210 Mad. Sq. New York. / Neg. No.
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
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