Mail car, detail of couples, 10803-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382566

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Mail car, detail of couples, 10803-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image shows a detailed view of the coupling mechanism on a mail car. There are visible components such as hoses, chains, and metal frameworks, all attached to the end of the railcar. The tracks on which the railcar is situated are also visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003718
B-Series negative 10803-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

PC015.002.730.10803-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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