Boston Massacre Monument, 2463-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392861

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Description

The image depicts the Boston Massacre Monument, which features a prominent obelisk with inscriptions and a bronze allegorical sculpture at its base. The statue depicts a woman holding a chain, accompanied by an eagle, and stands on a pedestal marked with "March 5, 1770." The monument is surrounded by a small fence and is set within a landscaped area with trees visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

monuments
obelisks (monumental pillars)
commemorative sculpture
statues
trees
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025641
B-Series negative 2463-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.2463-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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