Boston Massacre Monument, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1197

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378842

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Description

The image depicts the Boston Massacre Monument located in Boston, Massachusetts. The monument features a prominent sculptural figure with an inscription marking the date "March 5, 1770." It is situated in the Boston Common, with trees and pathways visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

monuments
memorials
bronze (metal)
commons
parks (recreation areas)
photographs
film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008378
Halliday negative H-1197

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1197

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

film (material by form)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1980-10.

Description Level

Item

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