Men working on railroad tracks, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29613-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389119

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Men working on railroad tracks, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29613-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows a group of men working on railroad tracks in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The men are standing on and alongside the tracks, holding tools. In the background, there are trees, utility poles, and a building visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
workers
railroads
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011013
A-Series negative 29613-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

PC029.001.003.006.29613-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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