"Stair Railing"
photographer
Commercial Photo & Designing Co.
(active New York, early 20th century)
metalworker
Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
Place MadeNew York City, New York, United States, North America
MediumGelatin silver print
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberARC.007127
eMuseum ID795421
EmbARK ObjectID32948
TMS Source ID16486
Last Updated10/26/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryIsabella 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.
MarksNotesInscribed 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.
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.
ProvenanceNotesEntered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
