Swifts livestock express cattle car #60565, 5753-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383020

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Swifts livestock express cattle car #60565, 5753-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a Swift's Livestock Express cattle car, numbered 60565. The side of the car is labeled "SWIFT'S LIVE STOCK," and additional markings include "S.L.S.E. 60565." The car is situated on railroad tracks, with visible wheels and track components. A handbrake wheel is mounted on top of the car.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
cattle
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011737
B-Series negative 5753-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

PC015.002.780.5753-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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