Sand screen, south view, 5852-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383115

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Sand screen, south view, 5852-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 sand screening structure viewed from the south. It shows wooden scaffolding supporting an inclined ramp, flanked by piles of sand and gravel. A cart is positioned on rails beneath the structure. A person is visible on top of the structure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sand
protection
railroads
men (male humans)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011835
B-Series negative 5852-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

PC015.002.760.5852-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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