Statue of Samuel Adams, Faneuil Hall Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1207

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378856

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Description

The image shows a statue of Samuel Adams situated in Faneuil Hall Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts. The statue is mounted on a substantial pedestal, and the background features several buildings, one with visible signage indicating "Patrick McGovern Contractor Boston."

Details

Descriptive Terms

statues
bronze (metal)
statesmen
governors
markets (structures)
assembly halls
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008392
Halliday negative H-1207

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-1207

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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