Statue of George Washington in the Boston Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1191b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-378825

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Description

The image depicts an equestrian statue of George Washington located in the Boston Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. The statue shows George Washington seated on a horse atop a large pedestal, surrounded by well-maintained plants and trees in the garden. In the background, there are visible buildings and a spire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

statues
bronze (metal)
public gardens
parks (recreation areas)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008361
Halliday negative H-1191b

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-1191b

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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