Forestry workers sitting in the woods with suitcase, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28679-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388350

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Northborough, Massachusetts
Forestry workers sitting in the woods with suitcase, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28679-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Northborough, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows three forestry workers sitting on the ground in a wooded area surrounded by trees. Two of the individuals are sitting up, while one appears to be lying down. Papers are scattered on the ground around them. A suitcase is open nearby, with a visible sign inside that includes the text "COUNTRY SWEPT BY WILSON."

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010305
A-Series negative 28679-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

PC029.001.003.004.28679-A

Places

Northborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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