Pottapaug Pond shoreline, Dana, MA., 27137-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373276

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
Pottapaug Pond shoreline, Dana, MA., 27137-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image depicts the shoreline of Pottapaug Pond in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a line of birch trees on the left side of the image, with their branches extending over the water. The pond extends into the distance, bordered by more trees, and hills are visible on the horizon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ponds (water)
shores (landforms)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001617
A-Series negative 27137-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

PC031.001.003.27137-A

Places

Dana (Petersham, Worcester county, Massachusetts) [former community]

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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