Name/Title
PostcardEntry/Object ID
2007.993.3.2Description
A 3 1/2' x 5 1/2" black and white photographic print postcard of 9000 type, Union Pacific Locomotive by Myers, Rawlins, WY. ca. 1927. Note on back in faded black ink.
Update - January 2010: Image shows an early day locomotive with cowcatcher on front. A uniformed man is sitting in cab of locomotive. the number X9000 is printed on small sign on top of front of locomotive and 9000 is in white on rear car side.
Printed in white on card front from negative image: Union Pacific 9000 type, 3 cylinder locomotive, length 108 ft. weight 782,000 lbs. Meyers Photo, Rawlins, Wyo
Written in back in black ink: Douglas, Wyo 5/27 first words are not readable. Last sentence reads I hope this card finds you.
Card is highly soiled with stains & smudges front & back. There are large cracks in emulsion, heavy wear, bent & missing corners.Collection
Photograph Collection