C. W. Watts store, interior, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 9571-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389219

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Commercial buildings
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
C. W. Watts store, interior, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 9571-B
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Commercial buildings
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows the interior of C. W. Watts store in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The store features shelves filled with canned goods and a central display of various products, including produce and packaged items. A prominent clock is mounted on a pillar in the foreground, and signage with "GROCERIES" and "MEATS" can be seen near the back. Glass display cases are visible in the lower part of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stores
commercial buildings
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011110
B-Series negative 9571-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.004.003.9571-B

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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