The Common, showing soldier's monument, cistern, and guideboard, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10229-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389249

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Description

The image shows the Common in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, featuring a soldier's monument centrally located with a cistern visible in front of it. A dirt path leads toward the monument, flanked by large trees on either side. To the right, a guideboard with directional information is present.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
monuments
cisterns (plumbing components)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011142
B-Series negative 10229-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

PC029.001.009.004.10229-B

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The bottom left of this negative is broken.

Description Level

Item

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