Pi Alley, The Bell in Hand, Boston, Mass., 1890

Item Information

Title:
Pi Alley, The Bell in Hand, Boston, Mass., 1890
Description:
Boys sell newspapers in Pie Alley between Court Square and Washington Street. Business signs read "Beans, coffee, and pie 10 cents" and "Lager beer." The street lamp on the right reads "Boston Herald." The inset image is for the Bell in Hand Tavern, A.D. 1795, located in Pie Alley.
Artist:
Robbins, John W.
Date:
1890
Format:
Drawings/Illustrations
Genre:
drawings (visual works)
Location:
Historic New England
Collection (local):
GC001: Original art collection
Subjects:
streetscapes
alleys (streets)
newspapers
restaurants
taverns
Pie Alley (Boston, Mass.)
Court Square (Boston, Mass.)
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)
Paperboys
Extent:
1 drawing pen and ink; 9" in. x 12" in. (H x W)
Link to Item:
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Identifier:
165428
Call #:
GC001.USMA.Boston.360