Goldberg-Castonguay Coal Co. 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 number1982.61.145
DescriptionTwo men are seated in the cab of an open flatbed truck. A third man wearing a suit and cap stands on the toolbox on the running board. Two additional men sit on sacks of coal that are neatly piled on the back of the truck. A sign on the side of the truck reads: "Goldberg-Castenguay Coal." The truck is parked by a building that appears to be a railroad station, probably a freight depot.
NotesConstituent Note: William J. Johnson was the auto editor at the Hartford Times and lived in East Berlin, Connecticut.Subject Note: The partners in the Goldberg-Castenguay Coal Co. were Isidor E. Goldberg, Abraham D. Goldberg and Fred J. Castenguay. Their offices were at 1109 Main Street, Hartford.
Status
Not on view
William J. Johnson
about 1915
