Old sheet steel plate, at Allston repair shops, Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, 6318-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383580

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Description

The image shows an old sheet steel plate with visible rivets and damage, displayed outdoors at the Allston repair shops in Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. The plate is supported by wooden blocks, and the surrounding area includes buildings and other metal objects.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sheet metal
repair shops
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012300
B-Series negative 6318-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

PC015.002.150.6318-B

Places

Brighton (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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