Nathan Howe, Esq. (1762-1851), original daguerreotype owned by Hiram Harlow, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 29671-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389180

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Description

The image is a daguerreotype portrait of Nathan Howe, Esq., (1762-1851). The portrait, owned by Hiram Harlow in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, depicts an older man with a stern expression, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and cravat. It is encased in an ornately designed frame featuring detailed floral patterns.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
portraits
daguerreotypes (photographs)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011071
A-Series negative 29671-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.002.001.29671-A

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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