The Ether Monument, Boston Public Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts, CH120-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1888-1914

GUSN

GUSN-373151

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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
Negatives
Small negatives
The Ether Monument, Boston Public Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts, CH120-A
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Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection
- Negatives
  - Small negatives

Description

The image depicts the Ether Monument in the Boston Public Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts. The monument features a tall column with a sculpted figure atop, surrounded by neatly arranged flower beds and pathways. Two individuals are visible near the base of the monument with more park scenery in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

historic monuments
public gardens
flowers (plants)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002461
Chandler negative CH120-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC019

Collection Name

Horace Parker Chandler photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1983

Reference Code

PC019.001.A.CH120-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Chandler, Horace Parker (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Monuments
Public Garden (Boston, Mass.)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has heavy flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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