Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Bell Rock Park, by Bela Lyon Pratt, 2492-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1913-10-24

GUSN

GUSN-392890

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Bell Rock Park, by Bela Lyon Pratt, 2492-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Bell Rock Park by Bela Lyon Pratt, located at Bell Rock Park in Malden, Massachusetts. The monument features detailed sculptures of three figures: one holding a large flag, one with a rifle in a crouched position, and the third standing alert. The monument is mounted on a stone base. Two houses are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soldiers' monuments
war memorials
commemorative sculpture
statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15898

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025670
B-Series negative 2492-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.2492-B

Places

Malden (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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