People gathered on the Shrewsbury Common, looking southeast, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29402-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388910

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Community and recreational activities
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
People gathered on the Shrewsbury Common, looking southeast, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29402-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 group of people gathered in the Common surrounded by trees in Shrewsbury. Several buildings, including a gazebo, are visible in the background. The ground is partially covered with snow and leafless trees frame the common.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commons
gazebos
buildings (structures)
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010801
A-Series negative 29402-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.005.003.29402-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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