Photo portrait of William Charles Forsyth in postal uniform, c. 1900

Name/Title

Photo portrait of William Charles Forsyth in postal uniform, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

2006.21.40

Description

Acc. No. 06.21.40 Subject Category: Postal Service Date or Period: circa 1900 Object: Photograph Description: Black and white photo, unmounted and unsigned. Size: L-4 3/4” x W-3 1/2” History of Object: A portrait of William Charles Forsyth in a postal uniform, he is one of the first three postmen in Alameda. He is wearing a cap with the insignia "5". Acquired from: Estate of Helene Ames Date: 03/21/06