Boston & Albany boxcar #12586, 5756-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383012

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Description

The image shows a Boston & Albany Railroad boxcar numbered 12586. The boxcar is positioned on train tracks, and the side is marked with "B.&A." The background includes additional tracks, buildings, and several other railcars.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
industrial buildings
exterior views
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011740
B-Series negative 5756-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

PC015.002.780.5756-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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