Railroad mail car, exterior, detail of end, 10801-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382564

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Railroad mail car, exterior, detail of end, 10801-B
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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 end of a railroad mail car, highlighting its structural details. The end section features a round ventilation grill and an open entry area. The car is situated on railway tracks with additional railcars visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad yards
railroads
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003716
B-Series negative 10801-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

PC015.002.730.10801-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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