Statue of Thomas Cass, 203-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1916-11-20

GUSN

GUSN-391361

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Statue of Thomas Cass, 203-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows a statue of Thomas Cass, who is depicted standing in a military uniform with his arms crossed. The statue is mounted on a pedestal displaying the inscription "THOMAS CASS / COL. NINTH MASS. / INFANTRY, U.S.V. / FELL AT MALVERN / HILL, VIRGINIA / JULY FIRST 1862." The setting includes trees and a body of water in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
trees
statues
war memorials
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

17428

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024115
B-Series negative 203-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

PC022.001.001.003.203-B

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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