Exterior of baggage car, 10773-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382536

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Exterior of baggage car, 10773-B
(current record)

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image shows the exterior of a baggage car. The car is positioned on train tracks, and snow is visible on the ground surrounding it. The design features a curved roof and side doors.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
passenger cars (railroad cars)
baggage cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003688
B-Series negative 10773-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.730.10773-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

NEEDS PRESERVATION: A portion of the left side of this negative is broken off. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

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