Hiram Weyant and cat, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27399-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373534

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Description

The image appears to be a double exposure. It shows a man lying down alongside a cat, with both figures superimposed over a landscape scene. The cat is positioned on a patterned quilt, while the background includes elements such as trees and open land.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
cats (domestic cats)
bedrooms
beds (furniture)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001875
A-Series negative 27399-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

PC031.001.004.27399-A

Places

Enfield (Hampshire County, Massachusetts) [deserted settlement]

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Men
Cats

Description Level

Item

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