A real photograph postcard of a fire engine, Los Angeles, May 1918.
Entry/Object ID
2016.231.1.3
Description
A real photograph postcard of a fire engine, Los Angeles, May 1918. The postcard shows the engine decorated for the floral parade in Los Angeles. Photograph by George W. Patterson, Los Angeles. The engine is pulled by three horses and includes a banner at the driver's seat. Fourteen firefighters are standing in front of the engine including two at the reins. Visible in the background are views of residences. The postcard is unused and includes a kruxo postage mark at the center, on the reverse. The item is in good condition with minor creasing and fading.
