Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1948.217.0130

Description

Gus Fleischli wrecker, Oct. 10, 1926. Update - September 2010: Two black & white glossy contact prints. Image of (View 1) A vintage wrecker with chains hooked to an overturned car. On the hood of the wrecker is painted: "Studebaker Service" Truck is a pickup style with wood bed & pulley wheel attached to metal beams with hooks & chains mounted in the truck bed. The car is laying a dirt road on it's side. The front axle & tires are bent. Some debris has fallen from the car & is laying on the ground. One man stands beside the truck & one is standing in the bed of the truck. They are wearing coveralls & caps. Written on back in pencil: "Gus Fleischli wrecker Oct. 10 - 1926 #248 2" Good condition. Slight scratches, irregular borders. Size 8 x 10" View 2. Same scene but car is upright with the front end being held off ground by the wrecker. No men are in the picture. Written on back in pencil: "Gus Fleischli Wrecker Oct. 10 - 1926 #248 2 Good condition. Slight creasing, irregular borders, liquid spots. Size 8 x 10"

Collection

Photograph Collection