Sawmill, 27381-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373516

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Unidentified house and other buildings
Sawmill, 27381-A
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Description

The image depicts a sawmill situated by a river. Buildings are visible with a tall smokestack emitting smoke. There is a tree in the foreground and a bridge in the distance, with forested hills in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sawmills
industrial buildings
lumber
rivers
trees
bridges (built works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001857
A-Series negative 27381-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

PC031.001.017.27381-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Rivers

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the right side of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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