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

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378795

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Description

The image depicts the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts. The memorial consists of an elevated stone structure with an inscribed wall and decorative elements like an eagle at the top. There are stairs leading up to the memorial and people are seated on the surrounding benches. Tall trees provide shade around the memorial and nearby buildings are visible in the background.

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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 NP008331
Halliday negative H-1187b

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-1187b

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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