B/W print; interior of Metropolitan 'bogie' stock, by Topical Press, 1948
Main details
| Reference number | 1999/10865 |
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| Description | Interior view of Metropolitan 'Bogie' stock on the Chesham shuttle service. This is a posed photograph showing passengers entering and sitting in the compartment, a woman in a fur coat is standing in the carriage doorway. |
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| Dates | 18 Mar 1948 |
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| Photograph number | U42834 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height mmWidth mmDescriptive size 8x6insDesign Attribute Value Shot medium interior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, 18 Mar 1948
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