Benjamin Harwood, self-portrait, Enfield, Massachusetts, 27286-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373421

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Description

The image is a self-portrait of a man identified as Benjamin Harwood, taken in Enfield, Massachusetts. He is seated, wearing a bowler hat, and smoking a pipe while reading a newspaper. The backdrop appears plain, and he is dressed in a striped shirt and jacket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
self-portraits
newspapers
reading
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001762
A-Series negative 27286-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

PC031.001.004.27286-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

Self-portraits
Reading

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the right side of the negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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