Unidentified railroad car, 10821-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382583

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Description

The image shows an unidentified railroad car on tracks. The car is viewed from a three-quarter angle, focusing on one end with visible step and coupling mechanisms. Another rail car is visible in the background on an adjacent track, marked with "2837."

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003736
B-Series negative 10821-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

PC015.002.730.10821-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative has minor flaking damage. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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