Equestrian Statue of George Washington, 2493-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392891

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Equestrian Statue of George Washington, 2493-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts an equestrian statue of George Washington. The statue shows Washington mounted on a horse atop a large, ornate pedestal. In the background, a cityscape is visible, including buildings and trees, with a prominent dome structure in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

equestrian statues
commemorative sculpture
public sculpture
gardens
statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025671
B-Series negative 2493-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

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.2493-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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