Washington Monument, 304-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1911-03-20

GUSN

GUSN-391460

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Washington Monument, 304-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows an equestrian statue of George Washington mounted on a horse, situated on a large stone pedestal. The statue is in a park-like setting with trees and some buildings visible in the background. Two small piles of debris are in the foreground, alongside a wooden pathway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
monuments
trees
paths
equestrian statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13792

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024217
B-Series negative 304-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

PC022.001.001.003.304-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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