Fire engine, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29351-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388859

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Objects
Fire engine, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29351-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
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Description

The image shows a fire engine from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The vehicle is positioned on a street in front of a building with siding and windows. It has an array of equipment including hoses and other firefighting tools visible on its body. The word "Shrewsbury" is displayed on the body of the fire engine.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fire engines
streets
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010750
A-Series negative 29351-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.011.29351-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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