Quinsigamond Hand Pumper, Shrewsbury, MA., 27161-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373297

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Description

The image features the Quinsigamond hand pumper, a vintage firefighting apparatus, situated outdoors in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It has large wooden wheels and long handles extending from its sides, with the word "Quinsigamond" visible on the side. The pumper is positioned next to a building, and there are trees in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

hand pumpers
fire protection systems
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001638
A-Series negative 27161-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

PC031.001.010.27161-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Hand pumps
Fire prevention

Description Level

Item

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