Crispus Attuck Monument, South East Corner, 189-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-04-15

GUSN

GUSN-391347

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Crispus Attuck Monument, South East Corner, 189-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image displays the Crispus Attucks Monument, featuring an obelisk with inscriptions and a sculpture of a female figure holding chains and a shield. The base of the monument includes the date "March 5, 1770." The surrounding area has trees and pathways, suggesting a park setting.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
statues
monuments
trees
paths
memorials
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

Baldwin Coolidge Phot. 13078

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024100
B-Series negative 189-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

PC022.001.001.003.189-B

Places

Boston Common (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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