Boston Herald photograph of school children forming flag, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1194b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378834

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Description

The photograph shows a group of school children in Boston, Massachusetts, arranged to form the pattern of an American flag. The children, wearing light and dark clothing, are positioned on bleachers or steps to create the stripes, while individuals at the top form the stars section.

Details

Descriptive Terms

children (people by age group)
students
flags
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008370
Halliday negative H-01194b

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-01194b

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top left corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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