N. E. A. Boston 1903 Welcome Garden Bed, 497-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1903-09-28

GUSN

GUSN-391651

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Description

The image shows a garden bed in the shape of a shield, featuring the text "N. E. A. Boston 1903 Welcome." The design is composed of various types of plants, creating a detailed and legible pattern. The garden bed is bordered by a small wire fence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

9296

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024413
B-Series negative 497-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.497-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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