A one-horse hearse, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 28886-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388504

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Description

The image depicts a one-horse hearse in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features a carriage with four large wheels, designed to be pulled by a single horse. The hearse is positioned on a dirt road, with buildings and a picket fence in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hearses
carriages (vehicles)
streets
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012412
A-Series negative 28886-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

PC029.001.011.28886-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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