Ralph Waldo Emerson Bust in the Second Church, 518-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1903-10-01

GUSN

GUSN-391672

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Ralph Waldo Emerson Bust in the Second Church, 518-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image shows a bust of Ralph Waldo Emerson situated in the Second Church. The bust is placed on a decorative pedestal with the inscriptions: "Minister Second-Church," "Ralph Waldo Emerson," and "Fearless Calm Inspiring." The pedestal features ornate Gothic-style detailing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
busts (figures)
churches (buildings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9293

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024434
B-Series negative 518-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

PC022.001.001.003.518-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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