Passenger car, detail of vestibule, 5719-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-382984

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
Passenger car, detail of vestibule, 5719-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

The image shows a close-up view of a passenger car vestibule. Visible features include the metal steps leading up into the car, the circular window with a decorative design, and details of the carâs exterior paneling. The car is situated on railway tracks with another passenger car visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

passenger cars (railroad cars)
vestibules
interior views
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011703
B-Series negative 5719-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

PC015.002.780.5719-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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