Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18944-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386165

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Cambridge (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18944-A
(current record)

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
- Negatives
  - Cambridge (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)

Description

The image shows the Washington Elm in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a large tree located by a road, with a wooden fence encircling it. A sign or plaque is visible at the base of the tree. A person is seen walking on the path beside the tree, and the background includes other trees and fencing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trees
roads
People
fences
carriages (vehicles)
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022258
A-Series negative 18944-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.11.18944-A

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex 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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