THE COLISEUM, ROME

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

THE COLISEUM, ROME

Entry/Object ID

MP.2001.1.16

Description

Two nearly identical photographic prints mounted to a beige card; prints depict a distance shot of a round open arena with multiple arches (the Coliseum) and a road in the foreground leading into it; handwritten ink description on right hand side of card: "The Coliseum / Rome."; printed on the reverse: "Libreria Spithöver/ Roma./ 85, Piazza di Spagna."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Libreria Spithöver

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1933 Date made: r. 1868 - 1933

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-3/8 in

Width

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (8.6 x 17.5 cm)

Material

Paper (photographic), Paperboard

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Photographs somewhat faded; foxing on prints and card overall; areas of discoloration on bottom corners, probably from long-term storage in a stereograph viewer.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom