Detail of railroad car steps, 10767-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382530

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Detail of railroad car steps, 10767-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 close-up view of the steps leading up to the entrance of a railroad car. The steps are attached to the side of the car, with visible metal components and ornate detailing on the car's exterior. Below the steps, parts of the rail and car linkage elements are visible. In the background, another railroad car and some buildings can be seen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
passenger cars (railroad cars)
steps
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003682
B-Series negative 10767-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

PC015.002.730.10767-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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