Ben Thompson on Train Tracks

Title

Ben Thompson on Train Tracks

Subject

Benjamin Franklin Thompson (1875-1960), Railroad Tracks, Parasols, Flowers, Hats, Petticoats

Description

This image is of two men, three women, and a young boy. They are standing on and around train tracks. The women are all wearing dresses with large hats. One woman appears to be holding a parasol. The men are wearing suits and hats. The hats appear to have a train emblem on the front. The back of the photograph states "Uncle Ben Thompson straw hat." Image appears to date to circa 1900.

Creator

Unknown

Date

Circa 1900

Contributor

Ben Norris

Format

Black and White Photograph on Cardboard Stock

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

Bet-Col-15-054

Spatial Coverage

Unknown

Scanning Technician

Jennifer Woods

DPI

600

Bit Depth

24 Bit

Collection Name

Bethel Collection

Scanning Software

Epson Scan

Files

Bet-Col-15-054.jpg

Collection

Citation

Unknown, “Ben Thompson on Train Tracks,” Digital Watauga, accessed September 20, 2024, http://digitalwatauga.org/items/show/31643.

Comments

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