"Better Farming Special" Train, interior of exhibition car, 8491-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384264

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
"Better Farming Special Train"
"Better Farming Special" Train, interior of exhibition car, 8491-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 the interior of an exhibition car from the "Better Farming Special" train. The car is decorated with greenery and displays various posters and exhibits along both walls. There is a prominent sign titled "The Forest Problem of Massachusetts," and additional displays are laid out on tables. There are chairs in the foreground, and a person is partially visible near the doorway at the end of the car.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trains (vehicle groupings)
passenger trains
interior views
exhibitions (events)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013131
B-Series negative 8491-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8491-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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