Conductors on a trolley car, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29520-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389040

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Conductors on a trolley car, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29520-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image depicts two conductors standing on a trolley car in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. One conductor is positioned at the front of the trolley, while the other stands on its side. The trolley is numbered "13" on its front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trolley cars
men (male humans)
rails (transit system elements)
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010919
A-Series negative 29520-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.006.29520-A

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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