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Slumbercoach

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Two women boarding the Slumbercoach car on a B&O Railroad passenger train. A Pullman porter carries two suitcases as a stewardess greets customers. .

Creator:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Publication Information

Creator Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 32912

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZTL
Legacy ID
WHi 84026

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