Samuel Treat Gravestone in Orleans Library, 944-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1905-10-19

GUSN

GUSN-392105

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Description

The image shows the gravestone of Samuel Treat, located in the Orleans Library. The gravestone is elaborately carved with a scroll-like border and features a winged skull motif at the top. The inscription details Samuel Treat's role as a pious and faithful pastor, who served for 45 years and worked for the spiritual benefit of the native Indian population. The text indicates that he passed away on March 18, 1716, at the age of 69. It was photographed for G. E. Bowman.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
headstones (tombstones)
libraries (rooms)
skull (skeleton component)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10107

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024856
B-Series negative 944-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

PC022.001.002.001.037.944-B

Places

Orleans (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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