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Ploughing Groundnut Hill, Mt. Agamenticus, York, Maine

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GUSN

GUSN-173617

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Description

A man plows a field with two oxen, yoked together, while another man leads them through the field. There are mountains in the distance including Mt. Agamenticus.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plows (agricultural equipment)
yokes (animal equipment)
mountains
agriculture
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

Ploughing-ground Nut Hill - York, Mt. Agamenticus is in the distance / Order Oct.26, 1939.
(handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USME.1920.0100.002

Image Dimensions

6 1/2 x 8 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

York county (Maine) [county]
Groundnut Hill (York county, Maine) [peak]
Mount Agamenticus (York county, Maine) [peak]

Record Details

Originator

Quimby, Frederick B., 1868-1896 (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Subjects

Agricultural laborers

Description Level

Item

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