Group of boys in uniform, unidentified, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10286-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389279

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Description

The image depicts a group of unidentified boys in uniforms, posing outdoors. They are arranged in several rows, with those in the front seated on the grass while others stand behind them. Each boy is wearing a cap, and one of them is holding a drum. An American flag is partially visible behind the group. The setting is outdoors in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, with trees and a building in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boys
uniforms
group portraits
drums (membranophones)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011199
B-Series negative 10286-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.002.002.10286-B

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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