New York Central and Hudson River railroad, freight car, #63847, 9759-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381531

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Description

The image shows a freight car from the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, labeled with the number #63847. The wooden freight car is situated on railroad tracks with visible wheels and a brake wheel on top. The text "N.Y.C. & H.R. 63847" is prominently marked on the side of the car.

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Descriptive Terms

freight cars
boxcars
railroads
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002678
B-Series negative 9759-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.9759-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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