Unidentified house and barn, 27431-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373566

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Unidentified house and other buildings
Unidentified house and barn, 27431-A
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Description

The image shows a field of flowering plants in the foreground, with an unidentified house and barn situated in the background. The house is to the left, featuring multiple chimneys and a porch, while the barn is to the right with a visible large entrance. Trees and a hilly landscape can be seen in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
barns
exterior views
woods (plant communities)
grasses (plants)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001907
A-Series negative 27431-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

PC031.001.017.27431-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Dwellings
Barns

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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