Steps on commuter car #277, 10752-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382517

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Steps on commuter car #277, 10752-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows the steps of a commuter car, identified as #277. The steps are metal with two visible treads leading up to a platform. To the side, there are metal railings and chains. In the background, a stone wall and stacked wooden beams are visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad cars
steps
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003667
B-Series negative 10752-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

PC015.002.780.10752-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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