General view, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27220-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373355

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Description

The image provides a general view of Enfield, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there is a large open grassy area with a prominent tree on the left. In the background, several buildings are partially visible among a dense tree line, with a mountain rising behind them.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
trees
fields (land)
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001696
A-Series negative 27220-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.004.27220-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Dwellings
Panoramas

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has large cracks going through it and the top left corner is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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