The Washington Elm, Cambridge 1870

"The Washington Elm, Cambridge" is a 1870 photograph by James Wallace Black, a noted American photographer of the 19th century. The photograph, capturing a large elm tree in Cambridge, Massachusetts, likely commemorates the elm under which General George Washington is said to have taken command of the Continental Army. The image captures the tree's grandeur and its historical significance. Black's use of a platinum print creates a timeless and evocative feel.