Pullman Car Interior, between 1880 and 1899

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Courtesy of University of Iowa Libraries, between 1880 and 1899

Description 

The railroad car was known as a Pullman car, which were built and operated on most U.S. railroads by the Pullman Company from 1867 to 1968. The photo highlights the interior of the Pullman car that was photographed sometime in the late 1880s.  

Source-Dependent Question

• What was this railroad car designed to haul, and how can you tell?

Citation Information 

"Railroad travel and locomotives, ca. 1850-1937," between 1880 and 1899. Courtesy of University of Iowa Libraries