Work crew and wagons moving cut stone from quarry, 28728-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388398

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Unidentified
Work crew and wagons moving cut stone from quarry, 28728-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Unidentified

Description

The image shows a work crew using horsedrawn wagons to transport cut stone from a quarry. Two workers are visible, one seated on the wagon and another standing nearby. Several large pieces of cut stone are stacked on the ground. The background features a wooded area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quarriers
quarries (extracting complexes)
stone (rock)
horse-drawn vehicles
cranes (equipment)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010354
A-Series negative 28728-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

PC029.001.003.008.28728-A

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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