Bell from Congregational Church, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29244-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388757

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Description

The image depicts a large bell with visible inscriptions, mounted on a wooden structure likely part of a bell tower. The text on the bell includes "CAST BY WILLIAM BLAKE". This bell is associated with the Congregational Church in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Surrounding the bell are additional wood and metal components.

Details

Descriptive Terms

churches (buildings)
religious buildings
bell towers
bells (idiophones)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010643
A-Series negative 29244-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.007.003.29244-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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