Portrait of "Gentleman Jim" Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.

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Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-320809

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General photographic collection
Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
Geographic locations
Massachusetts
Massachusetts - Medford
Massachusetts - Medford - Modern - Mounted
Portrait of "Gentleman Jim" Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
  - Geographic locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Massachusetts - Medford
        Massachusetts - Medford - Modern - Mounted
        Group of people celebrating Independence Day, Medford, Mass., July 4, 1893
        Exterior view of Mystic House, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of the judges' stand, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
        Portrait of "Gentleman Jim" Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass. (current record)
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, entrance gates, Medford, Mass.
        Group portrait of George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.

Description

The figure on the right in the foreground is "Gentleman Jim" Golden racing enthusiast. The Mystic Park bleachers are in the background. Under the three trees sulkies are lined up. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
racetracks
bleachers
sulkies
horse racing
portraits
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Descrption

1 black-and-white photograph (mounted) ; 11 x 14 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.004

Image Dimensions

11 x 14 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Nold.

Places

Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Goodell, Leon (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Subjects

Mystic Park (Medford, Mass.)
Massachusetts Avenue (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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