Unveiling of the Webster Statue, 1886 June 17
- Collection Name:
- George W. Perry Scrapbooks
- Title:
- Unveiling of the Webster Statue, 1886 June 17
- Creator:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
- Creator Role:
- Collector
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1974.045
- Object ID:
- 1974.045.21.017
- Date:
- 1886/06/17
- Type of Material:
- graphic material
- Physical Description:
- 1 photograph
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Photographic print of the unveiling ceremony of the Daniel Webster statue at the New Hampshire State House in Concord, NH, on June 17, 1886. The caption states, "June 17, 1886 / Webster Statue / Unveiling of the Daniel Webster statue in the State House yard, June 17, 1886. The location of the statue was left by the legislature to Governor Currier and his council, who appointed Councilor Benjamin J. Kimball to select and prepare a site for the statue. A great platform covering the steps and extending far into the park, the governor and invited guests were seated on the grat [great] platform. The statue was gracefully unveiled by Miss Annie B. George."
- Locations:
- Concord, NH
- People:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
- Organizations:
- New Hampshire State House
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of May Nutter.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 5
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