Forestry workers in trees, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28678-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388349

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Northborough, Massachusetts
Forestry workers in trees, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28678-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Northborough, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows forestry workers high up in trees in Northborough, Massachusetts. They are positioned on thin branches, with each worker occupying a separate tree. The trees are tall and leafless. There are additional individuals visible on the ground below.

Details

Descriptive Terms

foresters
men (male humans)
woods (plant communities)
hills
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010304
A-Series negative 28678-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1928

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.004.28678-A

Places

Northborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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