Passenger car, detail of vestibule, 5718-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382983

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Passenger car, detail of vestibule, 5718-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a detailed view of a passenger car vestibule, featuring steps leading up to the entrance. Decorative elements are visible on the side of the car. Adjacent train cars can be seen in the background and the car's chassis and coupling mechanisms are also visible below.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
vestibules
interior views
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011702
B-Series negative 5718-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

PC015.002.780.5718-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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