Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1999.782.0339

Description

U.S. 30 West of Rawlins, snow removal, Feb. 17, 1949. Update 2008: Black and white print. Snapshot. Image of the side of a large snow removal vehicle throwing snow into the background. Vehicle is moving through snow up to the tops of its tires. Tall guide posts at front of plow. Plaque on side of truck back: "Sno-Flyr". Written on back in dark ink: "US. 30 West of Rawlins, 2-17-49" Written on back in pencil: "Snow Removal." Stamped on back in black ink: "Frank J. Meyers Photographer, Rawlins, Wyo." "D7" Printed on back in black ink several times: "Velox". Blizzard of 1949. Paper curled, yellowed. Soiled on back. Emulsion crazed. Soiled at lower left edge. Slight corner damage. Deep scratches at center and center right.

Collection

Photograph Collection