Photograph
M-800 Metro Post Office Vehicle
Elevated view of an International M-800 Metro. Six men surround the vehicle that is parked inside a covered alcove. Cars are seen parked in the background. Original caption reads, "Post office department officials in Washington D.C., look over the display of a new International M-800 Metro. A total of 2,806 of these forward-control multi-stop compacts currently are being delivered to post office facilities throughout the United States. Cost of the units, which will be used for regular mail and parcel post delivery, was $6.5 million. This was the largest order for multi-stops International has ever received. The trucks are equipped with right-hand drive and automatic transmissions." |
Image ID: | 123483 |
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Creation Date: | 02 06 1967 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Washington D.C. |
County: | |
State: | District of Columbia |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 6Z, 11487 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Hats |
Neckties |
Suits (Clothing) |
Automobile industry and trade |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Postal service |
Trucks |
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