The Common, Dana, MA., 27152-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373288

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
The Common, Dana, MA., 27152-A
(current record)

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

Description

The image shows a view of the Common in Dana, Massachusetts. It features a dirt road bordered by a white picket fence and lined with trees. There are several buildings along the road, including houses with distinct roofs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
complexes (buildings)
trees
fences
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001629
A-Series negative 27152-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

PC031.001.003.27152-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

Architectural photography

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This top left of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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