Mail cars #278 & #280 coupled together, 5760-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-03-11

GUSN

GUSN-383025

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Description

The image shows two mail cars, numbered #278 and #280, coupled together on a railway track. The cars are situated next to a wooden platform, with other railcars visible in the background. A symbol is featured on the end of the nearest mail car.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad cars
platforms (floors)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011744
B-Series negative 5760-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

PC015.002.780.5760-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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