Men working in quarry, 27383-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373518

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Men working in quarry, 27383-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
    - Vase of flowers, 27329-A
    - Vase of flowers, 27356-A
    - Vase of flowers, 27357-A
    - Railroad work car, 27365-A
    - Stuffed moose head, 27372-A
    - Bedroom, 27379-A
    - Descent into quarry, 27382-A
    - Men working in quarry, 27383-A (current record)
    - Team of horses at logging operation, 27425-A
    - Log splitting operation, 27426-A
    - Logging operations, 27427-A
    - Railroad work car, 27430-A
    - Path through garden, 27435-A

Description

The image shows a group of men working in a quarry. They are standing among rocky terrain, with scaffolding and ladders visible throughout the area. The backdrop includes a rocky cliff with trees at the top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quarries (extracting complexes)
quarriers
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001859
A-Series negative 27383-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.016.27383-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Quarries and quarrying
Trees

Description Level

Item

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