Lumber camp, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28691-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388362

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Northborough, Massachusetts
Lumber camp, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28691-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Northborough, Massachusetts

Description

The image depicts a lumber camp located in Northborough, Massachusetts. Several wooden structures and various pieces of equipment are visible, including carts and what appears to be lumber debris. A horse is seen standing near a cart, and a person is present at the lower right corner of the image. There are leafless trees in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lumber camps
lumber
buildings (structures)
carts
horse (animal)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010317
A-Series negative 28691-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1928

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.004.28691-A

Places

Northborough (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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