Railroad work car, 27430-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373565

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Description

The image shows a railroad work car positioned on railway tracks. The surrounding area includes multiple sets of tracks extending into the distance and some piles of materials are seen beside the tracks. Utility poles line the right side of the tracks, and the landscape features a gentle slope with sparse vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad cars
railroads
fences
utility poles
woods (plant communities)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001906
A-Series negative 27430-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.016.27430-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Work cars (Railroads)
Railroads

Description Level

Item

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