Old Battery, Somerville Heights, Massachusetts, 19261-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386473

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Description

The image depicts the Old Battery in Somerville, Massachusetts. It shows a historical site with a cannon mounted on a platform, accompanied by a short set of stairs. There is a paved path leading towards the cannon, and patches of snow are visible on the ground. In the background, there are buildings and a lamppost, with a broader view of the town visible.

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Descriptive Terms

snow (precipitation)
cannons (artillery)
paths
stairs
buildings (structures)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022573
A-Series negative 19261-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.46.19261-A

Places

Somerville (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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