Car Knockers, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28699-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388370

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Northborough, Massachusetts
Car Knockers, Northborough, Massachusetts, 28699-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Northborough, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows five men standing on railroad tracks in front of a railcar in Northborough, Massachusetts. They are wearing work attire, including overalls and hats. One man kneels in the front, holding a tool, possibly for railway maintenance. The background includes additional railway tracks and equipment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

repairmen
inspection
men (male humans)
group portraits
railroad cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010325
A-Series negative 28699-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

PC029.001.003.004.28699-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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