Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, H-01119a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-380747

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Description

The image shows a tree-lined pathway in the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts. People are walking along the path and sitting on benches. The scene features a mix of individuals, including adults and children, engaging in leisure activities within the park. Trees surround the walkway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
parks (recreation areas)
historic sites
pedestrians
benches (furniture)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010301
Halliday negative H-01119a

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-01119a

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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