Unidentified house, 27447-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373582

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Unidentified house and other buildings
Unidentified house, 27447-A
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Description

The image depicts a white house with a gable roof and two chimneys. It is situated on a slightly elevated grassy area with a dirt path leading to the main entrance. In the background, there are additional structures, possibly barns or outbuildings, and some trees. A signpost is visible at the roadside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
sheds (storage structures)
roads
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001923
A-Series negative 27447-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

PC031.001.017.27447-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Dwellings
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

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