Pottapaug Pond from west side, Dana, MA., 27136-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373275

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Dana, Mass.
Pottapaug Pond from west side, Dana, MA., 27136-A
(current record)

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Dana, Mass.

Description

The image depicts Pottapaug Pond from the west side in Dana, Massachusetts. The scene includes a body of water with grasses and reeds along the shoreline, and dense trees along the right edge. The pond extends into the background, bordered by more tree-lined land in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ponds (water)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001616
A-Series negative 27136-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.003.27136-A

Places

Dana (Petersham, Worcester county, Massachusetts) [former community]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Ponds
Nature photography

Description Level

Item

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