The Better Farming Special Train with Mr. Butterfield, 5723-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382988

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
"Better Farming Special Train"
The Better Farming Special Train with Mr. Butterfield, 5723-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - "Better Farming Special Train"

Description

The image shows a man standing in front of a train car marked with the number "45." He is wearing a suit, bowler hat, and has a ribbon on his lapel. The train is identified as part of the "Better Farming Special Train."

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011707
B-Series negative 5723-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

PC015.002.700.5723-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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