Illustration of Paul Revere's Ride, Lexington, Massachusetts, H-1954

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-379851

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Description

The illustration depicts a scene of Paul Revere's Ride in Lexington, Massachusetts. A man on horseback is shown galloping through a village street at night. He is wearing a hat and a cloak, with his right hand raised. Onlookers can be seen peering from the doorways of houses and a dog is chasing alongside the horse. The scene is set beneath a full moon with trees and buildings lining the street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

horseback riding
men (male humans)
streets
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009397
Halliday negative H-1954

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.040.H-1954

Places

Lexington (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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