Interior view of dining car, 5708-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382973

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Interior view of dining car, 5708-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

This image shows the interior of a dining car. The dining car features rows of tables on either side, each set with white tablecloths, cutlery, and napkins. Some tables have plates of fruit and bread, and the car is lined with large windows on both sides. The ceiling has ornate lighting fixtures and there is an elaborately decorated service area at the far end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dining cars
interior views
tables (support furniture)
silverware
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011692
B-Series negative 5708-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

PC015.002.780.5708-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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