Print, Photographic

1948.042.0071

1948.042.0071

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1948.042.0071

Description

Black and white print. Snapshot. Image of a steam locomotive snow thrower moving through a massive pile of snow. Spray of snow and fountain of steam from engine smoke stack through center. Telephone poles and lines through center under spray. Blizzard of 1949. Written on back in blue ink: "These pictures were taken during the storms of 1948/1949-trains did not get through for 2 weeks. This was about Feb. 19-49 [.] Ca. Brimmer collection[.]" Paper curled. Writing on back impacting emulsion on left side. Emulsion cracked and crazed throughout. Paperclip marks on back, both long sides.

Collection

Photograph Collection