Railroad mail car, exterior, 10822-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382584

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Railroad mail car, exterior, 10822-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 railroad mail car. The car rests on railway tracks, showcasing its undercarriage and wheels. A round ventilation fan is visible on the side near an open door, situated at the end of the car. Additional train cars can be seen in the background on adjacent tracks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
rolling stock
passenger cars (railroad cars)
freight cars
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP003737
B-Series negative 10822-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

PC015.002.730.10822-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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