Portrait of Mr. A. H. Smith, general manager and later president of New York Central Railroad, 5984-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1909-06-25

GUSN

GUSN-383247

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Description

The image is a portrait of a man identified in the title as Mr. A. H. Smith, who was the general manager and later president of the New York Central Railroad. He is seated in an office setting, wearing a suit with a tie and a straw hat. The office features wood-paneled walls, a clock, and a desk in the background with various items on it, including a lamp and papers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
portraits
managers
presidents
offices (work spaces)
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011967
B-Series negative 5984-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

PC015.002.770.5984-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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