Bird's eye view of the Boston Public Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1159

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378725

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Bird's eye view of the Boston Public Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1159
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image captures a bird's eye view of the Boston Public Gardens in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene includes neatly arranged pathways, manicured lawns, and various plantings. A prominent equestrian statue is visible, surrounded by pathways. In the background, trees and a pond with a bridge can be seen, set against the city's skyline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

public gardens
parks (recreation areas)
statues
ponds (water)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008259
Halliday negative H-1159

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-1159

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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