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Relic: Twigs from Boston Common Tree Struck By Lightening in 1888

Collection Type

  • Relics and souvenirs

GUSN

GUSN-311535

Description

Twigs with note indicating that they are from a tree on the Boston Common that was stuck by lightening in 1888.

Details

Descriptive Terms

relics
wood (plant material)
Relic, Historic
Relic, Historic

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1995.74

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