Charles Sumner Statue, 118-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-390980

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Description

The image shows a statue of Charles Sumner located in the Boston Public Garden. The statue depicts a man standing with his arms crossed, dressed in a long coat, atop a stone pedestal that reads "SUMNER." In the background, there are trees and a glimpse of nearby buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
statues
trees
buildings (structures)
paths
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

4448

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023710
A-Series negative 118-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.118-A

Places

Public Garden (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [park]

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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