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Bird's Eye View of Fort Independence, in Boston Harbor

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1852

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Boston Harbor Islands

GUSN

GUSN-198449

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Description

This engraving is a detailed overall view of the grounds and site of Fort Independence. The Harbor, with ships, is in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

forts
harbors
sailing vessels
flags
bird's-eye views
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number PR110

Physical Description

1 newspaper line engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1922-03-23

Reference Code

GC002.01.MA.2250.007

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

7 x 10.5 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston Harbor (Massachusetts) [harbor]

Record Details

Originator

Gleason's Pictorial (Publisher)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Restrictions

Fair

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Prints: Boston, Ma.: Boston Harbor Islands

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