Log splitting operation, 27426-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373561

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Log splitting operation, 27426-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
    - Vase of flowers, 27329-A
    - Vase of flowers, 27356-A
    - Vase of flowers, 27357-A
    - Railroad work car, 27365-A
    - Stuffed moose head, 27372-A
    - Bedroom, 27379-A
    - Descent into quarry, 27382-A
    - Men working in quarry, 27383-A
    - Team of horses at logging operation, 27425-A
    - Log splitting operation, 27426-A (current record)
    - Logging operations, 27427-A
    - Railroad work car, 27430-A
    - Path through garden, 27435-A

Description

The image shows a log-splitting operation involving several large logs arranged horizontally on a platform. Three men are actively working with machinery and equipment, while another man stands nearby. An Avery contract portable machine is visible, indicating its role in the operation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sawmills
loggers
log (wood)
woods (plant communities)
hills
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001902
A-Series negative 27426-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

PC031.001.016.27426-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Loggers

Description Level

Item

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