A real photograph postcard of a fire engine, Los Angeles, May 1918.
Entry/Object ID
2016.231.1.4
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 from company 26 is an automobile decorated with folowers and greenery and a banner and American flag. Six firefighters are standing in front of the engine including one at the driver's seat. 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 discoloration.
