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B/W print; experimental L-shaped perch seats and standback spaces on a 1938 stock train, by Colin Tait, 1953

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Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1998/86632
Description
Interior of 1938-tube stock trailer car no 012339, showing experimental L-shaped perch seats and standback spaces, located next to sliding passenger entrance doors. These features were designed to increase passenger capacity and avoid the nuisance of passengers blocking the doorways. A smartly dressed man and woman demonstrate the seating.
Photographer
Dates
15 Dec 1953
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
H/4074
Location
Topics
Completeness
71%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Descriptive size
    8x6ins
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Notice on door: Press to open
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    medium interior
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Colin Tait, 15 Dec 1953