Interior of classroom, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29268-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388783

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Description

The image depicts the interior of a classroom featuring rows of wooden desks with ornate metalwork facing the front of the room. At the front, there is a teacher's desk with a globe and various other items on it. A blackboard is mounted on the wall, displaying writing, along with a clock above it. The walls are decorated with patterned wallpaper and framed pictures. A stovepipe extends vertically in the middle of the room.

Details

Descriptive Terms

schools (buildings)
classrooms
interior views
desks
globes (cartographic spheres)
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010667
A-Series negative 29268-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

PC029.001.006.001.29268-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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