Fireman's muster on the common, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29218-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388725

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Community and recreational activities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Fireman's muster on the common, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29218-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 gathering of firemen on a grassy area in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. There is an obelisk surrounded by trees and a gazebo is visible in the background. The men are congregated near a fence and what appears to be a fire apparatus on wheels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

firefighters
commons
obelisks (monumental pillars)
trees
gazebos
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010617
A-Series negative 29218-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.005.003.29218-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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