Old Burying Ground, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19275-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-386487

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Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900
Negatives
Watertown (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Old Burying Ground, Watertown, Massachusetts, 19275-A
(current record)

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

The image depicts the Old Burying Ground in Watertown, Massachusetts. The scene shows a cemetery with numerous grave markers spread across a grassy area. There are several tall trees visible in the background, providing a natural border around the site.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trees
graveyards
headstones (tombstones)
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP022587
A-Series negative 19275-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC098

Collection Name

Annie Haven Thwing Photographic Collection, circa 1890-1900

Reference Code

PC098.01.48.19275-A

Places

Watertown (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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