Portrait of Mr. Ferry, position unknown, probably a chief clerk in the New York Central Railroad, 5986-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383249

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Portraits
Portrait of Mr. Ferry, position unknown, probably a chief clerk in the New York Central Railroad, 5986-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image depicts a man identified as Mr. Ferry, seated in an office environment. He is sitting at a roll-top desk with various papers and a lamp visible on it. The room features wood-paneled walls and has a calendar hanging on the wall behind him. To his side is a table with additional paperwork and a telephone.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
portraits
offices (work spaces)
interior views
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011969
B-Series negative 5986-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

PC015.002.770.5986-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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