Stuffed moose head, 27372-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373507

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Stuffed moose head, 27372-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes

Description

The image depicts a stuffed moose head mounted on a wall plaque. The wall features a patterned wallpaper border with a scene depicting people and animals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

elks (moose)
heads (animal or human components)
taxidermy
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001848
A-Series negative 27372-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

PC031.001.016.27372-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Moose
Taxidermy

Description Level

Item

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