"Better Farming Special" Train, crowd outside the train, 8487-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384260

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
"Better Farming Special Train"
"Better Farming Special" Train, crowd outside the train, 8487-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - "Better Farming Special Train"

Description

The image shows a crowd gathered outside the "Better Farming Special" train. Most people are dressed in suits and hats, and some are holding rolled-up papers. The setting appears to be a wooden platform next to the train, with the train visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
spectators (event observers)
platforms (floors)
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013127
B-Series negative 8487-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8487-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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