Davis Pond, Greenwich, MA., 27117-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373256

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Description

The image depicts Davis Pond in Greenwich, Massachusetts. The foreground shows the water surface of the pond, with a wooded shoreline visible in the background. There is a glimpse of a house or structure among the trees, and a hill rises in the distance. The edge of a boat is also visible in the lower left corner.

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Descriptive Terms

ponds (water)
woods (plant communities)
cottages
panoramas
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001597
A-Series negative 27117-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

PC031.001.005.27117-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

Ponds
Nature photography

Description Level

Item

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