Bucolic scene on the Milford Branch Line, 5345-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-1913

GUSN

GUSN-382629

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Bucolic scene on the Milford Branch Line, 5345-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified scenery and views along tracks

Description

The image depicts a railway line curving through a rural landscape, identified as the Milford Branch Line. The scene features railroad tracks leading into the distance, bordered by grassy areas and sparse trees. A signpost stands near the tracks and a fence runs alongside the right side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad cars
fences
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011349
B-Series negative 5345-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.760.5345-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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