Alaska Engine No. 1
SOLD June 2016 |
Cyanotype of a newly manufactured fire engine circa 1900, identified on vehicle as "[Engine] No. 1 / The Alaska Railroad Fire Department." With a plaque visible next to vehicle reading "American-LaFrance Fire Engine Co. Inc. / Elmira, N. Y. / Neg. No. 4973." With three binder holes at top edge of image. Image apparently intended by manufacturer as a record on completion of the engine's manufacture. Print size 8 x 10 inches (20x26 cm).
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