Man bruising flax in Memorial Hall, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 8035-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389925

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Description

The image shows a man working with flax in Memorial Hall, Deerfield, Massachusetts. He appears to be engaged in the process of bruising flax, a traditional method of processing the plant. Various tools and a wooden bench are visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
costumes (character dress)
museums (buildings)
institutional buildings
flax (fiber)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027166
A-Series negative 8035-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.005.8035-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Deerfield (Franklin county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The emulsion of this negative is damaged.

Description Level

Item

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