"Better Farming Special" Train, unidentified officials posed outside, Springfield, Massachusetts, 8485-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384258

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Description

Two unidentified officials are posed outside a train car labeled "Better Farming Special" in Springfield, Massachusetts. They are standing in front of the car, which features a sign that reads "FORESTRY AND INSECT PESTS ENTER HERE." Both men are dressed in formal suits and hats. The train car has visible wheels and the New England Limited logo.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
rolling stock
officers (administrators)
group portraits
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013125
B-Series negative 8485-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8485-B

Places

Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: This negative is broken in half.

Description Level

Item

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