Interior of damaged commuter car #234, 5780-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383044

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Description

The image shows the interior of a damaged commuter car, number 234. Several windows are visible, with one window shade hanging askew, and some glass appears to be missing or broken. Overhead luggage racks are present above the windows. Seats are partially visible in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
interior views
windows
seats (furniture components)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011764
B-Series negative 5780-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

PC015.002.780.5780-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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