Benjamin Harwood, self-portrait, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27287-A

Description

The image is a self-portrait of Benjamin Harwood from Enfield, Massachusetts. It shows a man with a beard, wearing a hat, and seated, reading a newspaper. His clothing appears worn, with visible tears on the jacket and a striped shirt underneath.

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Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
self-portraits
newspapers
reading
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001763
A-Series negative 27287-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

PC031.001.004.27287-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Self-portraits
Reading

Description Level

Item

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Benjamin Harwood, self-portrait, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27287-A

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