Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1187a

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378794

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Description

The image depicts the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts. The memorial is situated in front of a large building with a prominent dome. The memorial itself features inscriptions and a sculptural element, possibly an eagle, at the top. Trees and a walkway are visible in the surrounding area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

monuments
war memorials
civil wars
African American
commons
parks (recreation areas)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008330
Halliday negative H-1187a

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-1187a

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken into three pieces. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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