Baggage car, 5713-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382978

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Baggage car, 5713-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a baggage car situated on railway tracks. The car features a central door on the visible end, along with a large handwheel next to it. It has a rounded roof and two open side doors along its length. The surrounding area includes some visible tracks and utility poles in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

baggage cars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011697
B-Series negative 5713-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

PC015.002.780.5713-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: The top right of this negative is damaged. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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