Massachusetts Dispatch Transportation Company refrigerator car #12083, for carrying milk, 10763-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911-01-20

GUSN

GUSN-382526

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Description

The image shows a Massachusetts Dispatch Transportation Company refrigerator car numbered 12083, specifically designed for carrying milk. The text on the side of the car indicates it as part of the "DAIRY EXPRESS." The car features large lettering and visible reinforced hinges on its door. It is positioned on railway tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
freight cars
refrigerator cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003678
B-Series negative 10763-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.10763-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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