"Better Farming Special" train at Cheshire Station, group portrait outside station building, Cheshire, Massachusetts, 6455-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383710

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Description

The image shows a large group of people, including adults and children, gathered in front of the Cheshire Station building in Cheshire, Massachusetts. The station features prominent signage reading "CHESHIRE." In the foreground, a man holds onto a cow, which is central to the group portrait. The people are dressed in various styles typical of the early 20th century and a horse-drawn wagon is partially visible to the side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
exterior views
group portraits
cattle
trees
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012611
B-Series negative 6455-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.6455-B

Places

Cheshire (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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