Motor car that originally replaced old hand cars, 6083-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383346

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified scenery and views along tracks
Motor car that originally replaced old hand cars, 6083-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 two men sitting on a small motor car positioned on railroad tracks. This motor car is identified as a replacement for older hand cars. In the background, there are multiple sets of railroad tracks, power lines, and a railway crossing sign. The surrounding area features trees and an open landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
automobiles
grade crossings
men (male humans)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012065
B-Series negative 6083-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

PC015.002.760.6083-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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