Steps of commuter car #40, 5768-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383032

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Description

The image shows the side of commuter car number 40. It features a set of steps leading up to the entrance of the car. The number "40" is prominently displayed on the side and the steps have handrails on both sides. There are windows along the side of the car and train tracks are visible below.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
steps
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011752
B-Series negative 5768-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

PC015.002.780.5768-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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