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Mail Carrier in RFD Mail Truck

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Mail man driving an International Model M U.S. Mail truck that was part of the Rural Free Delivery service. The truck was equipped with tire chains to drive through snow and is parked next to several mailboxes.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator
International Harvester Company
Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
MCC MSS 7Z, Album 44, pg. 81 #1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012Z7J
Legacy ID
WHi 71650

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