Equestrian Statue of Joseph Hooker, 2538-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903-07-07

GUSN

GUSN-392936

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Equestrian Statue of Joseph Hooker, 2538-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts the equestrian statue of Joseph Hooker situated in front of a building with striped awnings. The statue portrays a figure in military attire mounted on a horse, atop a stone pedestal inscribed with the name "Hooker." In the foreground, a few people are visible near the base of the statue, along with a decorative street lamp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

equestrian statues
soldiers' monuments
People
buildings (structures)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9192

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025717
B-Series negative 2538-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

PC022.001.001.003.2538-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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