Portrait of Mr. Walter E. Adams outside "Better Farming Special" Train, Milford, Massachusetts, 8490-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384263

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Description

The image depicts a portrait of Mr. Walter E. Adams standing in front of the "Better Farming Special" train. He is dressed in a three-piece suit and a bowler hat. Visible on his suit is a ribbon or badge with text. The background features part of the train with visible stairs and a textured exterior.

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Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
men (male humans)
portraits
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013130
B-Series negative 8490-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8490-B

Places

Milford (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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