Railroad work car, 27365-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373500

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Railroad work car, 27365-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes

Description

The image shows a railroad work car positioned on the tracks. It has four spoked wheels and is equipped with a flat platform. Various tools and containers are placed on the platform. The work car is set against a backdrop of trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad cars
railroads
fences
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001841
A-Series negative 27365-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.016.27365-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Work cars (Railroads)
Railroads

Description Level

Item

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