Box 1

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1042. 1891-1895. Image depicts a piece of machinery photographed in front of a white sheet, indicating that it may have been intended for promotional use. [See Item 1041, in this folder, for another view of the machine.] 25 x 20.5 cm.

Scope and Contents Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1043. 1891-1895. Image depicts two two-story wood-shingled homes facing an unpaved street. Each home has two chimneys and shutters at each window. The house on the left has two entrances and is clearly a two-family. The house on the right is also probably a two-family, although the entrance on the far right cannot be seen. Other homes are partially visible in the background and on the right. Brand new spindly trees have been planted along the...

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1044. 1891-1895. Image depicts Draper Company office building in lower left corner, along with two other mill buildings in center and on the right. Beyond Draper buildings are other businesses and residences. Not the same view seen in Item 1026, in this folder. Original photograph by the Draper Company. 25 x 20.5 cm.

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1045. 1891-1895. Image depicts four male workers posing in what may have been a woodworking shop. A wooden box sits on a bench in front of them, with a wooden basket partially visible on the left. 25 x 20.5 cm.

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1046. 1891-1895. Image depicts a piece of machinery. Other equipment is also viewed in background. 20.5 x 25 cm.

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1047. 1891-1895. Image depicts a chimney surrounded and topped by scaffolding. Two other shorter chimneys and mill buildings are visible in the background. Piles of bricks and other construction materials are on the ground in the foreground. See Box 1, Folder 5, Item 1003 and Item1004, Box 1, Folder 6, Item 1036, and Item 1055, in this folder, for other views of this chimney under construction. 20.5 x 25 cm.

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1048. 1891-1895. Image depicts a trench running along the center of a residential street ready for sewer pipes to be installed. Homes are visible on both sides of the street; note the hanging laundry on the left. Original photograph by the Draper Company. 25 x 20.5 cm.

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Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1049. 1891-1895. Image depicts a view of two booths set up for a guild fair. Shutters in room are closed; poles are wrapped in fabric or material, such as maypoles would be decorated. It is unclear if this guild fair was held at the Draper Company location or elsewhere. See also Item 1050, Item 1052, and Item 1053, in this folder, for other views of this guild fair. 25 x 20.25 cm.

Scope and Contents Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1050. 1891-1895. Image depicts a view of two booths set up for a guild fair. One is completely surrounded by curtains; the other has hanging drapes pulled back. Poles in the room are wrapped in fabric or material, such as maypoles would be decorated. It is unclear if this guild fair was held at the Draper Company location or elsewhere. See also Item 1049, Item 1052, and Item 1053, in this folder, for other views of this guild fair. 25 x 20.25...

Scope and Contents Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A1051. 1895? Image depicts a view of the drafting room at the Draper Company in Hopedale, Massachusetts Several easels/drafting tables are in the room, along with two chairs and a stool. A row of cabinets lines the back wall. A chandelier with shaded bulbs hangs from the ceiling and other hanging fixtures provide light as well. The Draper Company manufactured textile machinery, primarily looms. See Item 1040, in this folder, Box 1, Folder 4, Item...