B+W photo of Robert Kirchgessner with a United Decorating Co. Model T truck, Hoboken, 1917.
Entry/Object ID
2001.231.0011
Description
Black-and-white photo of Robert Kirchgessner with a United Decorating Co. Model T Ford delivery truck, Hoboken, 1917. 8" (6-3/4" high image) x 10" copy print. Photographer is not indicated. Reverse has modern identifications by George Kirchgessner and company inkstamp.
Robert Kirchgessner founded United Decorating in 1899. The view is east. The truck is on the west side of Washington Street with 421 Washington St., the site of the store (name and address on truck side along with a patriotic display), seen across the street above the windshield. According to grandson, George Kirchgessner, this was the first trucked belonging to the business.
Note coal chute cover in sidewalk.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.231
Source or Donor
Kirchgessner, George & Dolores, United Decorating Co.
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of George & Dolores Kirchgessner; United Decorating Company
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1930 - 1935
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1930-1935
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2004-03-16
