Baggage cars #782 and #2146, 10780-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382543

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Description

The image shows two baggage cars, numbered 782 on the left and 2146 on the right. They are connected together on a set of railway tracks. The numbers are visibly marked on each car. The ground around the tracks is covered in snow.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003695
B-Series negative 10780-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

PC015.002.780.10780-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right corner of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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