"Dummy Railroad", by Tavern House, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29112-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388660

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Description

The image depicts a cart labeled as the “Dummy Railroad” in front of the Tavern House in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The cart is styled with signage, including references to a “Sleeping Car” and other promotional text. Three individuals in period attire are positioned around the cart, with a horse visible harnessed to it. The building in the background features multiple windows and shutters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carts
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
taverns
commercial buildings
exterior views
men (male humans)
photographs
negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010511
A-Series negative 29112-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.005.003.29112-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

negatives (photographic)
photographic film (photographic materials)

Description Level

Item

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