New York and Hudson River railroad cattle car #2389, 5695-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382960

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
New York and Hudson River railroad cattle car #2389, 5695-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad cattle car with the number 23089, positioned on a railway track. The car is constructed predominantly of wood, featuring an elevated section with slatted ventilations on the side. The text "AIR BRAKE" is painted on the car. The structure includes visible metal hardware and components for coupling and connection.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
boxcars
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011679
B-Series negative 5695-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.780.5695-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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