Mail car, 5771-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383035

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Unidentified railroad cars
Mail car, 5771-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Unidentified railroad cars

Description

The image depicts a mail car on railway tracks. The car is attached to the rail system, with visible wheels and undercarriage components. It features an open entry area at the near end and several windows along its side. Another freight car, marked 2837, is present on an adjacent track.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroad cars
railroads
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011755
B-Series negative 5771-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

PC015.002.730.5771-B

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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