John Hancock’s grave, Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1195a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378836

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Description

The image shows John Hancock’s grave located in the Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes a tall, white monument adorned with decorative elements and an engraved portrait medallion. The grave area is enclosed by ornate wrought iron fencing. Surrounding the monument are adjacent buildings, featuring brick facades and numerous windows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cemeteries
historic sites
monuments
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008372
Halliday negative H-01195a

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-01195a

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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