RAILROAD: INTERIOR, 1876. Observance of Sunday services on a train of the Central Pacific Railroad. Wood engraving, 1876
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RAILROAD: INTERIOR, 1876. Observance of Sunday services on a train of the Central Pacific Railroad. Wood engraving, 1876
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Media ID 7517429
1876 Central Central Pacific Railroad Chair Church Company Gilded Age Organ Passenger Pianist Piano Playing Protestant Sabbath Service Sing Sunday Train Car Transcontinental Upper Class
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This photograph print from 1876 titled "RAILROAD: INTERIOR, 1876. Observance of Sunday services on a train of the Central Pacific Railroad" offers a glimpse into an intriguing moment in American history. The image showcases a group of passengers gathered inside a train car, seated comfortably on plush chairs while engaging in Sunday worship. In this late 19th-century scene, we see men and women dressed elegantly, reflecting the upper-class society of the Gilded Age. A pianist sits at an ornate piano, her fingers gracefully gliding across the keys as she accompanies the congregation's hymns. An organ stands proudly beside her, its pipes reaching towards the ceiling. The atmosphere is serene as people sing together in unison, their voices filling the air with devotion and reverence. This unique setting highlights how even during long-distance travel aboard trains operated by companies like Central Pacific Railroad - known for their role in transcontinental transportation - religious observance remained important to many Americans. The wood engraving technique used to create this print adds depth and texture to each detail captured within it. Through this artwork by The Granger Collection, we are transported back in time to witness not only a moment of spiritual connection but also gain insight into the cultural values held dear during that era.
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