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Farmers' float

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1901-06-06

GUSN

GUSN-174527

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Description

Hamlet Wight and George Bruce stand on the farmer's float in the parade for the 250th anniversary in Medfield, Massachusetts on June 6, 1901. There is one man standing next to the oxen that are attached to the wagon and another man stands in the driver's area. A sign that says "Tools of Our Grandparents" hangs on the side of the float and assorted types of tools are being carried on the wagon. In the background there is a house decorated with American flags for the occasion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floats (finishing equipment)
parades
tools
houses
flags
anniversaries
dwellings
events
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1927-01-21

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.1780.0110.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

4 1/2 x 6 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Medfield (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Mitchell, H. L. (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Other People

Wight, Hamlet
Bruce, George

Description Level

Item

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