Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Passenger Coach Replica
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Artifact Overview
This coach replicates a typical passenger car used on American railroads circa 1860. Its varnished interior surfaces resisted dirt and stains, while its mohair-covered seats stood up to heavy use. Opening windows offered ventilation in summer, and a woodstove provided heat in winter. Other amenities included a drinking water dispenser and a small restroom.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Passenger car (Railroad car)
Date Made
1925-1928
Subject Date
1855-1865
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Built by Ford Motor Company at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Transportation - Trains
Object ID
25.80.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Blue
Gold (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 160 in
Width: 114 in
Length: 593 in
Inscriptions
Across top in gold letters with red shadowing: BANGOR & AROOSTOOK.
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