Boston Stone, Boston, Massachusetts, H-01076

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378474

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Description

The image shows the Boston Stone, a large spherical stone situated against a brick wall. Below the spherical stone is a rectangular stone block with the words "BOSTON STONE 1737" inscribed on it. The stones are set on a brick sidewalk, and part of a wooden structure is visible to the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

millstones (equipment components)
monuments
buildings (structures)
foundations (structural elements)
exterior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008004
Halliday negative H-01076

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-01076

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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