Interior view of bales of material in Shoddy Mill, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28695-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388366

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Description

The image shows an interior view of the Shoddy Mill in Northborough, Massachusetts. Several stacks of bales of material are neatly arranged inside the mill. The space is supported by large wooden beams and there is machinery visible on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mills (buildings)
industrial buildings
interior views
bales (object genre)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010321
A-Series negative 28695-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

PC029.001.003.004.28695-A

Places

Northborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has moderate emulsion damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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