Mr. William Bliss, last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad, 5990-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383253

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Portraits
Mr. William Bliss, last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad, 5990-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Portraits

Description

The image shows a seated man in a formal suit, identified as Mr. William Bliss, the last President of the Boston and Albany Railroad. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed and his arm resting on the back of the chair. His gaze is directed off-camera.

Details

Descriptive Terms

men (male humans)
portraits
presidents
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011973
B-Series negative 5990-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

PC015.002.770.5990-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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