Robert Charles Billings, Boston Public Library, 438-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1913-06-11

GUSN

GUSN-391602

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Robert Charles Billings, Boston Public Library, 438-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows a wall-mounted plaque featuring a circular portrait relief of a man in profile, identified as Robert Charles Billings. The plaque includes an inscription with Roman numerals and decorative elements around the portrait. The plaque is set against a stone wall, likely part of the Boston Public Library.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
public libraries (buildings)
memorials
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15696

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024354
B-Series negative 438-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

PC022.001.001.003.438-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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