Pile driving operation, 28729-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388399

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Unidentified
Pile driving operation, 28729-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Unidentified

Description

The image shows a pile driving operation with four men standing around the machinery. The equipment consists of a tall, vertical structure supported by cables, set in an outdoor area with trees in the background. Various tools and barrels are visible on the ground around the machinery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

workers
pile drivers
barrels (containers)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010355
A-Series negative 28729-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

PC029.001.003.008.28729-A

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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