Interior of commuter car, 5783-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383047

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Interior of commuter car, 5783-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image shows the interior of a commuter car. The car features rows of upholstered bench seats on both sides of a central aisle. Above, there are ornate light fixtures and racks for luggage. Tall windows line the sides of the car.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
interior views
windows
seats (furniture components)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011767
B-Series negative 5783-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.730.5783-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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