RPPC, Steam Locamotive Switcher

Postcard

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Picnooga

2023.017.003 Recto: Black and white photograph of a steam engine
2023.017.003 Recto

Black and white photograph of a steam engine

Name/Title

RPPC, Steam Locamotive Switcher

Entry/Object ID

2023.017.003

Description

Real photo postcard showing seven men posing at the base of a steam locomotive switcher, Number 523. Sheds and a caboose are in the background. There are two notes on the verso: "Bello Bess. we have just | gone with John to [?] if Linda son & I Shelby is a sleep too." Below: "Dear Bessie, | You would never drop me a card I send you | one will you answer | The green rocker is still | on the porch | JR Groman[?]

Collection

Postcard Collection

Postcard Details

Date Published

circa 1908