View of Greenwich Plains, Greenwich, Massachusetts, 27185-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373321

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Description

The image shows a landscape view of Greenwich Plains in Greenwich, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are rocky, uneven terrain with a few trees, including a prominent bare tree. A fence is visible along the hillside. In the distance, there is a small town with distinct buildings, including a noticeable church steeple. The background is composed of rolling hills and scattered trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plains (landforms)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001662
A-Series negative 27185-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

PC031.001.005.27185-A

Places

Greenwich (Worcester county, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Plains
Nature photography

Description Level

Item

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