J H L Adams collection

Made:
1928-1975
photographer:
John H L Adams

Photographs, a collection of approx 400 cellulose nitrate and silver gelatin triacetate Safety Film negatives, 6cm to 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 ins, featuring railways in Britain and overseas, c 1928 - 1975. Photographer J. H. L. Adams and others.

Details

Category:
Photographic Collections (Railway)
Object Number:
1999-7439
type:
photographs
credit:
Adams, J. H. L.

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