Water System in July 4th parade, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 28760-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1914-07-04

GUSN

GUSN-388431

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Community and recreational activities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Water System in July 4th parade, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 28760-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Community and recreational activities
    - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Description

The image shows a horse-drawn parade float participating in a July 4th event in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The float contains a water system, featuring a large cylindrical object and signs on the side. Several people are on the float, with the horse stationary at the front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

water storage systems
horse-drawn vehicles
parades
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010387
A-Series negative 28760-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

PC029.001.005.003.28760-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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