Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1187d

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378797

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Description

The image depicts the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial located in Boston, Massachusetts. The memorial features a prominent relief sculpture set against an architectural background, with trees framing the composition. The relief depicts figures marching, with an equestrian figure in the center. The scene is bordered by stone railing containing decorative elements.

Details

Descriptive Terms

monuments
war memorials
civil wars
African American
commons
parks (recreation areas)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008333
Halliday negative H-1187d

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-1187d

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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