Unidentified railroad station, woman standing on tracks, 5344-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-1913

GUSN

GUSN-382628

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Description

The image shows a woman standing on railroad tracks at an unidentified railroad station. Multiple sets of parallel tracks extend into the distance, with a few buildings on either side. The setting appears industrial, with several freight cars visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
women (female humans)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011348
B-Series negative 5344-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.720.5344-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half, with one of the halves missing. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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