Swan Boats, 2461-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392859

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Description

The image shows swan-shaped boats on a body of water, near a bridge in a park-like setting. There are people visible on the bridge and around the boats. Nearby, there is a covered dock area with striped awnings and an American flag. Trees and foliage are present in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

water boats
boating
landscape figures
bridges (built works)
trees
People
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025639
B-Series negative 2461-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

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.2461-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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