Interior view of passenger coach, 5707-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382972

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Interior view of passenger coach, 5707-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows the interior of a passenger coach. The coach features rows of cushioned seats with armrests on both sides of a central aisle. Overhead, decorative lighting fixtures are mounted on a rounded ceiling. Above the windows, luggage racks are visible on either side. The coach is well-lit, with large windows running along the sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
interior views
seats (furniture components)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011691
B-Series negative 5707-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

PC015.002.780.5707-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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