Railroad passenger car steps, 10816-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382578

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Railroad passenger car steps, 10816-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 set of steps leading to the entrance of a railroad passenger car. The steps are attached to the side of the car and include a railing. The undercarriage of the train, including wheels and suspension components, is also visible. Another passenger car is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003731
B-Series negative 10816-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

PC015.002.730.10816-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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