Potato harvest, Nowell Farm, Cider Hill, York, Maine, 7908-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1883

GUSN

GUSN-389802

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Description

The image depicts two men harvesting potatoes on Nowell Farm in Cider Hill, York, Maine. They are standing beside a large wooden cart drawn by oxen. Several sacks of potatoes can be seen on the ground and the men are loading the produce.

Details

Descriptive Terms

farms
potato family
farmers
carts
oxen
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027042
A-Series negative 7908-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7908-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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