Harvard Hall, Hollis Hall 1861 - 1866

Editor: Here we have George Kendall Warren's photograph, "Harvard Hall, Hollis Hall." It’s quite striking, this sepia image of the buildings framed by trees. What's your read on this piece? Curator: I'm drawn to the process itself. Look at the materiality: the photographic chemicals, the paper, the meticulous darkroom work. The image is less about capturing architecture and more about showcasing the photographer's mastery of early photographic techniques, right? It highlights how knowledge itself is produced, circulated, and consumed, doesn't it? Editor: That's a different perspective than I had. Thanks for sharing! Curator: My pleasure.