Nelson and Rice Currier Shop, (Tannery), Shrewsbury (Mass.)

Nelson and Rice Currier Shop, (Tannery), Shrewsbury (Mass.)

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Title:
Nelson and Rice Currier Shop, (Tannery), Shrewsbury (Mass.)
Description:
Nelson and Rice Currier Shop located on Main Street, opposite South Street, Shrewsbury (Mass.) During the Civil War, Nelson and Rice supplied many leather goods for the Union soldiers. Hides came in to North Grafton (Mass.), by Rail Road and were "teamed" to Shrewsbury by a four-horse express wagon seen in this picture.
Contributor:
Harlow family, Shrewsbury (Mass.)
Date:
[ca. 1890–1980]
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Shrewsbury Public Library
Collection (local):
Archive Collection
Subjects:
Nelson and Rice Currier Shop, Main Street, Shrewsbury (Mass.)
Historic buildings--Shrewsbury (Mass.)
Tanneries--Shrewsbury (Mass.)
Leather goods--History--Shrewsbury (Mass.)
U.S.--History--Civil War, 1861--1865
Places:
Massachusetts > Worcester (county) > Shrewsbury
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Identifier:
nelson_and_rice_currier_shop_tannery_shrewsbury_mass