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| Keywords: smithsonian institution smithsonianinstitution mail usps united states postal service unitedstatespostalservice mail carrier mailcarrier 1910 ohio national postal museum nationalpostalmuseum blackandwhite monochrome black and white Date: c. 1910 Object number: A.2009-55 Medium: paper; photo-emulsion Dimensions (Unframed): 8" x 10" Description: A rural letter carrier’s eyes peak out from the layers of winter clothing that kept him warm during harsh Ohio winters. In the early 20th century, wagons, sleds or automobiles were poorly insulated against harsh temperatures. Even if carriers never had to leave their wagon or sled, sturdy coats, scarves, gloves, and robes were critical to keep from freezing while completing their daily rounds. Place: United States of America; Ohio See more items in: National Postal Museum Collection Collection Description: Employees Credit line: National Postal Museum, Curatorial Photographic Collection Photographer: Unknown Persistent URL:http://arago.si.edu/flash/?oid=218994|tid=2050906|s1=2| Repository:National Postal Museum View more collections from the Smithsonian Institution. Date: c. 1910 Object number: A.2009-55 Medium: paper; photo-emulsion Dimensions (Unframed): 8" x 10" Description: A rural letter carrier’s eyes peak out from the layers of winter clothing that kept him warm during harsh Ohio winters. In the early 20th century, wagons, sleds or automobiles were poorly insulated against harsh temperatures. Even if carriers never had to leave their wagon or sled, sturdy coats, scarves, gloves, and robes were critical to keep from freezing while completing their daily rounds. Place: United States of America; Ohio See more items in: National Postal Museum Collection Collection Description: Employees Credit line: National Postal Museum, Curatorial Photographic Collection Photographer: Unknown Persistent URL:http://arago.si.edu/flash/?oid=218994|tid=2050906|s1=2| Repository:National Postal Museum View more collections from the Smithsonian Institution. | ||||
