The Broken Law, by George Grey Barnard, 1501-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1908-11-30

GUSN

GUSN-392628

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
The Broken Law, by George Grey Barnard, 1501-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts the sculpture "The Broken Law" by George Grey Barnard. It shows a group of five human figures intertwined in various expressive poses. An individual appears to be standing or leaning against the sculpture, looking at it. Text is visible at the bottom of the image, dedicated to Eric and Alice with the year 1905, and the sculpture rests on a rectangular base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sculpture (visual work)
statues
dedications (documents)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11766

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025407
B-Series negative 1501-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.1501-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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