Mail car #278 (west end), 5761-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-03-11

GUSN

GUSN-382791

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Description

The image shows the west end of mail car #278 at a railway station. The train car is connected to a platform and an open door is visible at the back of the car. In the background, there is a horse and carriage parked near another building.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011745
B-Series negative 5761-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

PC015.002.780.5761-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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