Old blacksmith shop, Byfield, Massachusetts, GN-2473

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377806

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2404-GN2500
Old blacksmith shop, Byfield, Massachusetts, GN-2473
(current record)

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2404-GN2500

Description

The image depicts the interior of an old blacksmith shop in Byfield, Massachusetts. Central to the scene is a brick forge with various tongs and tools hanging from its edge. Several windows provide light, and additional tools and implements are visible around the room. A wooden barrel and an anvil are also prominent in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blacksmithing
forges (machinery)
commercial buildings
forging and metal-shaping tools
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005817
Noyes negative GN-2473

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.019.GN-2473

Places

Byfield (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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