Captain Parker Tablet in the Common, Lexington, Massachusetts, 19061-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386281

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Lexington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Captain Parker Tablet in the Common, Lexington, Massachusetts, 19061-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Lexington (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts a commemorative tablet on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts. The tablet bears the inscription "LINE OF THE MINUTE MEN, APRIL 19, 1775," followed by a famous quote attributed to Captain Parker: "STAND YOUR GROUND, DON'T FIRE UNLESS FIRED UPON, BUT IF THEY MEAN TO HAVE A WAR, LET IT BEGIN HERE." The tablet is surrounded by grass and trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trees
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
tablets
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022376
A-Series negative 19061-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.25.19061-A

Places

Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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