Charles Soby Cigars delivery truck, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
William J. Johnson
(American, 1880 - 1967)
Dateabout 1915
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/8in. (10 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1982.61.40
DescriptionDelivery truck parked in front of a brick commercial building. Signs on the side of the truck read: "German Lovers Cigars" (with a picture of a German couple) "Charles Soby" "Copyrighted Brands / Soby's Best / German Lovers / Our Bachelors / Perfecto Fives / Principes / Blue Ribbons / Old Mills / White Statues."
NotesConstituent Note: William J. Johnson was the auto editor at the Hartford Times and lived in East Berlin, Connecticut. Subject Note: Charles Soby, a cigar manufacturer, was located at the rear of 855 Main Street, Hartford.
Status
Not on view
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1910
