Better Farming Special Train, 10559-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382326

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Description

The image shows a group of men in formal attire and bowler hats standing beside a train labeled with the words "Better Farming Special Train." The men are arranged in several rows, with some standing on the ground and others positioned on the steps of the train. They appear to be gathered for a formal or organized event related to farming.

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Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
men (male humans)
group portraits
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003474
B-Series negative 10559-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

PC015.002.700.10559-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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