"Better Farming Special" train, Mr. Harwood talking to crowd, Milford, Massachusetts, 8585-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384318

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Description

The image shows a large crowd gathered around a man, identified as Mr. Harwood, who is speaking to the group. He stands near or on a horse that is covered with a blanket. The setting is in front of a station and the train is visible in the background. Many spectators are wearing hats and formal clothing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad stations
trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
spectators (event observers)
horse-drawn vehicles
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013225
B-Series negative 8585-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8585-B

Places

Milford (Worcester 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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