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Barn at the Lyman estate, Waltham, Mass.

Description

A black and white photograph of a barn, probably at the Lyman estate in Waltham, Mass. The image shows a farm hand leading a bull toward the barn. Two more farmers are near the doors of the barn, and two small children stand holding hands, facing into the barn near the door.

Details

Descriptive Terms

farmland
barns
farmers
children (people by age group)
black-and-white photographs

Physical Description

1 photograph; black and white : 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Collection Code

PC009

Collection Name

Photograph albums collection

Reference Code

PC009.169.031

Date Notes

ca. 1880-1884

Places

Waltham (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Probably Lyman, Herbert L. (Photographer)

Material Type

black-and-white photographs

Subjects

Cows

Description Level

Component

Location Note

HGO-01-001-O-E-406

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