N. E. A. Boston 1903 Welcome Garden Bed and the Washington Statue, 496-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-09-28

GUSN

GUSN-391650

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Description

The image depicts the Washington Statue in a garden setting in Boston, dated 1903. In the foreground, there is a well-maintained garden bed shaped in an intricate pattern. On either side of the statue, which stands elevated on a pedestal, are two large potted plants. The scene is situated outdoors with visible pathways and surrounding foliage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
plants (living organisms)
public gardens
equestrian statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

9295

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024412
B-Series negative 496-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.496-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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