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Group on cowcatcher of train. Shows men and women on train, circa 1857-1859

 Item — Box: 2 OS, Folder: 1
Identifier: PP262.18

Dates

  • circa 1857-1859

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : salted paper print ; 8.5 x 8.5 in

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Notes

Unidentified photographer

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of thirty-seven salted paper prints in two boxes, one oversized. Harpers Ferry and other parts of West Virginia (which, at the time the photographs were taken, was Virginia) make up most of the collection, with other photographs in Cumberland, Elysville, Relay, and Frederick, Maryland. Also included are other unknown locations. Rural landscape scenes and train bridges are prominently featured.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750