Name/Title
Photo Interior and employees Dow Pump and Diesel Engine Co., 1917-1918Entry/Object ID
1981.269.13Description
Acc. No. 81.269.13
Subject Category: Industries, Dow Pump
Date or Period: Circa 1917-18
Object: Photograph
Description:
Photograph on heavy black mounting. Photographer unknown.
Size: 12 x 10 inches.
History of Object:
Interior view of Dow Pump and Diesel Engine Co., Alameda, taken during the First World War. The picture depicts the employees of the plant standing around a large sign that states "Dow Pump and Diesel Engine Co. Alameda, Producers War Winning Materials. Benefit American Red Cross" In the background of the assembled group is a large American flag outstretched. The donor’s husband, Alec Low, was an employee of the company at that time, and is pictured in the group photograph.
Acquired from: Mrs. Alec Low
Date: Sept 2, 1981
