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Depot and Train

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A winter view of the depot with a passenger train. Passengers are on the platform. The engineer is leaning out the window of the locomotive. In the background is a tree-lined ridge.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)011912

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GNZ
Legacy ID
WHi 100376

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