Boston Stone on Marshall Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18861-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386080

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)
Boston Stone on Marshall Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 18861-A
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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Boston (Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image depicts a large stone sphere mounted on a rectangular stone base against a brick wall. The base is inscribed with the text "BOSTON STONE 1737." The surrounding area includes a partially visible painted sign on a wooden surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stone (rock)
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
sidewalks
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022174
A-Series negative 18861-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.05.18861-A

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thwing, Annie Haven, 1851-1940 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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