Beaman cemetery (now covered by Metropolitan Reservoir), West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10248-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389268

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Description

The image depicts a view of Beaman Cemetery in West Boylston, Massachusetts, which is now covered by the Metropolitan Reservoir. It shows a variety of gravestones and a prominent obelisk surrounded by overgrown grass and vegetation. In the background, a large tree is visible, along with a distant building and a backdrop of trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cemeteries
headstones (tombstones)
fences
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011161
B-Series negative 10248-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

PC029.001.008.002.10248-B

Places

West Boylston (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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