Old Elm, Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1099

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378540

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Description

The image shows a large elm tree in the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts. Surrounding the tree is an iron fence with people visible nearby. The park landscape includes pathways and additional trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

parks (recreation areas)
commons
elm (genus)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008071
Halliday negative H-1099

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-1099

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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