Streetcar 512 Conductors Real Photo Postcard Early Trolley Workers Portrait
$30.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
This authentic real photo postcard (RPPC) features a remarkable early 1900s portrait of two uniformed streetcar employees—likely a conductor and motorman—posed proudly in front of Streetcar No. 512. The crisp, sharply focused image captures a strong example of early electric trolley transportation and the men who operated America’s growing street railway systems.Image DetailsType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Back: AZO with four triangles (dating approx. 1907–1918)Format: Unused, divided backSubject: Two uniformed streetcar workers standing in front of Trolley Car 512Clothing: Heavy double-breasted winter tunics, caps with badges, ties, and period footwearSetting: Cobblestone or brick street, with the front platform and controls of the trolley clearly visibleStreetcar portraits like this were often taken by local photographers documenting transit workers, who were integral to early 20th-century urban development. Their uniforms, equipment, and the car itself provide valuable visual reference for historians and collectors of electric railway ephemera.Historical ContextBetween 1890 and the 1920s, electric streetcars transformed American cities. They offered fast, reliable transportation that shaped neighborhoods, connected business districts, and made daily commuting practical for millions. Workers like the two men shown here were responsible for:Operating the car’s hand controlsManaging faresEnsuring passenger safetyMaintaining schedules on busy routesStreetcar No. 512—whose number appears on both the front panel and side rail—reflects a typical single-truck or double-truck electric car used widely during this period. The visible hardware, couplers, railings, and headlamp add excellent mechanical detail.Why This Card Is SpecialStrong, well-composed portrait of early transit workersDetailed view of trolley mechanics and car designExcellent example of street railway history and worker cultureHighly collectible for transportation, labor history, and urban development themesConditionVery sharp image with excellent contrastMild age toning and light wear consistent with ageClean, unused backNo creases or heavy surface flawsA standout addition for collectors of trolleys, railway employees, labor history, or early transportation photography.
This authentic real photo postcard (RPPC) features a remarkable early 1900s portrait of two uniformed streetcar employees—likely a conductor and motorman—posed proudly in front of Streetcar No. 512. The crisp, sharply focused image captures a strong example of early electric trolley transportation and the men who operated America’s growing street railway systems.Image DetailsType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Back: AZO with four triangles (dating approx. 1907–1918)Format: Unused, divided backSubject: Two uniformed streetcar workers standing in front of Trolley Car 512Clothing: Heavy double-breasted winter tunics, caps with badges, ties, and period footwearSetting: Cobblestone or brick street, with the front platform and controls of the trolley clearly visibleStreetcar portraits like this were often taken by local photographers documenting transit workers, who were integral to early 20th-century urban development. Their uniforms, equipment, and the car itself provide valuable visual reference for historians and collectors of electric railway ephemera.Historical ContextBetween 1890 and the 1920s, electric streetcars transformed American cities. They offered fast, reliable transportation that shaped neighborhoods, connected business districts, and made daily commuting practical for millions. Workers like the two men shown here were responsible for:Operating the car’s hand controlsManaging faresEnsuring passenger safetyMaintaining schedules on busy routesStreetcar No. 512—whose number appears on both the front panel and side rail—reflects a typical single-truck or double-truck electric car used widely during this period. The visible hardware, couplers, railings, and headlamp add excellent mechanical detail.Why This Card Is SpecialStrong, well-composed portrait of early transit workersDetailed view of trolley mechanics and car designExcellent example of street railway history and worker cultureHighly collectible for transportation, labor history, and urban development themesConditionVery sharp image with excellent contrastMild age toning and light wear consistent with ageClean, unused backNo creases or heavy surface flawsA standout addition for collectors of trolleys, railway employees, labor history, or early transportation photography.
Seller Information
- Seller
- thepapergallery2 (2195)
- Registered Since
- 06/23/2010
- Feedback
- 100%
- Store
- The Paper Gallery
Offers History
There are no offers posted on this listing.
Sales History
The listing has not been sold.
- Item Location
- California, United States
- Ships To
- Worldwide
Postage Calculator
- Select Country
- Quantity
- Returns Accepted
- No
You need to be logged in to ask the seller a question.
Click here to login
Click here to login
ID: 60283978
Viewed 3 times