Exterior of baggage car, 10774-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382537

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Exterior of baggage car, 10774-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image depicts the exterior of a baggage car. The car is positioned on railway tracks, and features sliding doors on the side and visible undercarriage components. The car's roof is slightly curved and there is a circular vent or window on the end near the entrance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
passenger cars (railroad cars)
baggage cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003689
B-Series negative 10774-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

PC015.002.730.10774-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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