Group portrait of George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.

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Date

1903

GUSN

GUSN-320812

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General photographic collection
Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
Geographic locations
Massachusetts
Massachusetts - Medford
Massachusetts - Medford - Modern - Mounted
Group portrait of George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
(current record)

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General photographic collection
- Standard-size photographs, 1860s-2000s
  - Geographic locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Massachusetts - Medford
        Massachusetts - Medford - Modern - Mounted
        Group of people celebrating Independence Day, Medford, Mass., July 4, 1893
        Exterior view of Mystic House, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of the judges' stand, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
        Portrait of "Gentleman Jim" Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, entrance gates, Medford, Mass.
        Group portrait of George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden, Mystic Park, Medford, Mass. (current record)
        Exterior view of Mystic Park, bleachers and sulkies, Medford, Mass.

Description

The seated figures, left to right, are George Wellman, Thomas W. Pierce, trainer Edward Avery and James Golden. The portrait identification is from the "American Horse Breeder," January 5, 1904. Bleachers can be seen at Mystic Park. Sulkies are lined up under the trees. Text stamped on the item verso reads "Goodell Photographer 378 Mass. Avenue Boston."

Details

Descriptive Terms

group portraits
portraits
racetracks
bleachers
sulkies
horse racing
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Physical Description

1 black-and-white photograph (mounted) ; 11 x 14 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1790.0050.007

Image Dimensions

11 x 14 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Nold.

Places

Medford (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Goodell, Leon (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Subjects

Mystic Park (Medford, Mass.)
Massachusetts Avenue (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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