Boston and Albany freight car #12586, 9718-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381490

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Description

The image shows a Boston and Albany freight car labeled with the number #12586 and the initials "B. & A." The car is situated on snow-covered tracks in an industrial area with buildings and a water tower visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight cars
railroads
snow (precipitation)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002637
B-Series negative 9718-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

PC015.002.730.9718-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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