MAIL CAR

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a detailed model of a vintage railway mail car, characterized by its realistic design and weathered appearance, suggesting it once served as a part of a historical train line. The model is painted in a dark, muted color, possibly resembling an aged metallic surface. It features multiple small windows along its sides, with stairs leading up to the doors on either end. The top of the car is rounded, adding to its classic look. A handwritten tag is attached, identifying it as "Mail Car" with a catalog number "76.13.18," indicating it might be part of a larger collection or exhibit.

The image shows a detailed model of a vintage railway mail car, characterized by its realistic design and weathered appearance, suggesting it once served as a part of a historical train line. The model is painted in a dark, muted color, possibly resembling an aged metallic surface. It features multiple small windows along its sides, with stairs leading up to the doors on either end. The top of the car is rounded, adding to its classic look. A handwritten tag is attached, identifying it as "Mail Car" with a catalog number "76.13.18," indicating it might be part of a larger collection or exhibit.

Name/Title

MAIL CAR

Entry/Object ID

1976.13.18

Description

"U.S. MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE#5678"/UNION PACIFIC/BLACK

Collection

TRAINS

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

MAIL CAR

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Length

16 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good