English Elm on Site of the Boston Subway, 229-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391402

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Description

The image depicts an English Elm tree located at the site of the Boston Subway. The tree stands tall among other smaller trees and greenery. In the foreground, there are visible power lines and a few people gathered around a bench at the base of the tree. The scene suggests a park-like setting.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
People
shoe-shiners
trams
trees
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

13239

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024142
B-Series negative 229-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.229-B

Places

Boston Common (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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