Exterior of damaged commuter car #234, 5781-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383045

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Description

The image depicts the exterior of a damaged commuter car numbered 234. The side of the car is labeled "BOSTON & ALBANY." Visible damage includes a broken window with debris protruding through it. The car is situated on railway tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
exterior views
damage
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011765
B-Series negative 5781-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

PC015.002.780.5781-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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