William Kirchgessner with United Decorating Co. truck
Name/Title
B+W photo of William Kirchgessner with the United Decorating Co. Chevrolet delivery truck, Hoboken, 1962.
Entry/Object ID
2001.231.0013
Description
Black-and-white photo of William Kirchgessner with the United Decorating Co. Chevrolet delivery truck, Hoboken, 1962. Laser print copy, 7-3/8" x 10-3/8" wide image on 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Photographer is not indicated. Reverse has a modern identification and date provided by George Kirchgessner.
The view is west. The truck with signage on it is parked on the east side of Washington Street in front of the store at 421 Washington St. On the west side of the street is Baron's Drugs at 416, Ferminello's Wine and Liquors at 418 and the Singer [sewing machines] store at 420.
Kirchgessner was a member of the family that had operated the company from its founding in 1899 by Robert Kirchgessner.
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
1962
Place
Location
Hoboken
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: 2010-11-05
