Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1140a

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378670

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1140a
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image depicts a scene in Boston, Massachusetts, where a large crowd is gathered in front of the State House for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The building features a balcony from which speakers address the assembled crowd. The architecture includes classical elements and decorative figures at the top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capitols
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
events
declarations
illustrations (layout features)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008202
Halliday negative H-1140a

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-1140a

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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