Science, Statue by Bela Lyon Pratt, 2474-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1912-10-30

GUSN

GUSN-392872

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Description

The image features a statue titled "Science" by Bela Lyon Pratt. The statue depicts a seated, robed figure positioned between two stone blocks inscribed with names: one block lists “Newton, Darwin, Franklin, Morse,” and the other “Pasteur, Cuvier, Helmholtz, Humboldt.” The statue is situated in front of a building with a large, ornate iron gate and decorative architectural elements.

Details

Descriptive Terms

statues
public sculpture
science and related disciplines
public libraries (buildings)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

15239

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025652
B-Series negative 2474-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.2474-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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