Detail of freight car coupling, 10647-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382412

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Detail of freight car coupling, 10647-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image shows a detailed view of a freight car coupling. The coupling mechanism is centrally featured, with visible bolts and a chain. The background includes part of the freight car's wooden siding and the train's wheel and axle assembly below.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight cars
boxcars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003562
B-Series negative 10647-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.730.10647-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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