Tank car #72, 9739-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-381511

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Description

The image shows a tank car labeled as #72. The tank car is cylindrical and stands on train tracks. The text "OIL CITY, PA" is written on the side of the tank. There are additional railway cars visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

freight cars
tank cars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP002658
B-Series negative 9739-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1966

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.9739-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Railroads

Description Level

Item

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