Motor car that originally replaced old hand cars, 6085-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-383348

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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, 6085-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 shows a man seated on a small, open motor car positioned on railroad tracks. The motor car is equipped with large spoked wheels and basic mechanical components visible around the driver. The surrounding landscape includes open fields, trees, and a house in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
automobiles
men (male humans)
houses
residential structures
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012067
B-Series negative 6085-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

PC015.002.760.6085-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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