The Common, Dana, MA., 27153-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373289

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
The Common, Dana, MA., 27153-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 Common in Dana, Massachusetts. A cannon is displayed prominently in the foreground, set on a grassy area. Behind the cannon, there is a large two-story building with a porch, flanked by trees and shrubbery. A fence runs horizontally, separating the grassy area from the building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
complexes (buildings)
cannons (artillery)
trees
fences
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001630
A-Series negative 27153-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

PC031.001.003.27153-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 negative is broken in half. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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