Bangor & Aroostook boxcar #1022, 6104-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383367

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Bangor & Aroostook boxcar #1022, 6104-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows Bangor & Aroostook boxcar #1022 on a railway track. The boxcar is marked with "Bangor and Aroostook 1022" in large letters along the side. Other visible markings include "AIR BRAKE" and various chalk-written notes. The boxcar has a prominent wooden exterior and is accompanied by another railcar partially visible on the right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxcars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012086
B-Series negative 6104-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.6104-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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