New York Central & Hudson River cattle car #23089, 5751-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1901-03-29

GUSN

GUSN-383018

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Locomotives
New York Central & Hudson River cattle car #23089, 5751-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Locomotives

Description

This image shows a New York Central & Hudson River cattle car numbered 23089. The car is positioned on railway tracks, with visible text indicating its number and ownership. The side of the car has slatted openings, typical for ventilation in cattle cars.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011735
B-Series negative 5751-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

PC015.002.780.5751-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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