View of steam shovel, Natick, Mass., 10128-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381899

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Description

The image depicts a steam shovel in operation, located in Natick, Massachusetts. The shovel is actively loading material onto a nearby train car. Smoke is emanating from the shovel's chimney and several workers are visible nearby, engaged in the operation. The scene is set alongside a railway with multiple telegraph poles visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
construction (assembling)
steam shovels
bridges (built works)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003046
B-Series negative 10128-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

PC015.002.380.10128-B

Places

Natick (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Steam shovels
Construction

Description Level

Item

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