Steps of railroad passenger car #258, 10813-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382576

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Description

The image shows the steps leading up to the entrance of railroad passenger car #258. The steps are positioned beside the car and include railings for safety. Visible parts of the train include a wheel and support springs beneath the car’s body, as well as chains hanging near the steps. Another rail car is visible in the background.

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Descriptive Terms

railroads
passenger cars (railroad cars)
steps
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003728
B-Series negative 10813-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

PC015.002.780.10813-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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