Third Rail Shoe 1904

"Third Rail Shoe" (1904) is an anonymous cyanotype photograph of a close-up detail of a train's third rail shoe. The image is presented in a blue-toned monochromatic style, a hallmark of cyanotype photography. It captures the intricate machinery of a train, highlighting the detail of the third rail shoe and its connection to the train's undercarriage. The photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial world of early 20th-century transportation.