Samuel Adams Grave, Granary Burying Ground, 592-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1898-08-17

GUSN

GUSN-391743

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Description

The image depicts the grave of Samuel Adams at the Granary Burying Ground. The grave is marked by a large stone with a plaque that reads, "Here lies buried Samuel Adams Signer of the Declaration of Independence," among other inscriptions. A decorative marker stands to the right of the stone. In the background, there are other grave markers, trees, and buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
cemeteries
graves
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8289

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024508
B-Series negative 592-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.592-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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