"Better Farming Special" train, showing crowd of people, 8586-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-384319

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Description

The image depicts a crowd of people gathered around a man speaking, possibly associated with the "Better Farming Special" train. The group includes both men and women, most of whom are wearing hats and formal attire. The setting appears to be outdoors in a small town with buildings and bare trees visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad stations
platforms (floors)
exhibitions (events)
spectators (event observers)
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013226
B-Series negative 8586-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC015.002.700.8586-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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