Group of farmers harvesting tobacco, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 28721-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388392

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Group of farmers harvesting tobacco, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 28721-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

A group of farmers is seen harvesting tobacco in a field in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The individuals, mostly young, are holding tools and wearing a variety of hats. Tobacco plants are visible in rows around them, and there are trees and a few buildings in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

farmers
group portraits
farms
tobacco (material)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010347
A-Series negative 28721-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

PC029.001.003.006.28721-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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