Two gravestones, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 10269-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-389308

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Description

The image shows two gravestones in a cemetery in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Both gravestones have inscriptions; the one on the left belongs to "Robert B. Thomas Esq." and notes his death date as May 19, 1846. The gravestone on the right belongs to "Hannah," identified as the widow of "Robert B. Thomas," with a recorded death date of September 28, 1853. In the background, additional gravestones and trees are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cemeteries
headstones (tombstones)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011182
B-Series negative 10269-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.008.002.10269-B

Places

West Boylston (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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