"Metcalf for Governor" Truck | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

"Metcalf for Governor" Truck

"Metcalf for Governor" Truck | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
"Metcalf for Governor" is painted on a truck for the campaign. Other phrases: "Vote Socialist For Your Children's Sake," "Vote Socialist Save Civilization," "Vote Socialist Abolish Poverty," "Read The Milwaukee Leader," "Profits Go To The Owner We Want Public Ownership This Will Reduce Taxes," and "Join the Socialist party." The truck is parked in front of "The Milwaukee Leader." Seventeen men surround the truck.
DESCRIPTION
"Metcalf for Governor" is painted on a truck for the campaign. Other phrases: "Vote Socialist For Your Children's Sake," "Vote Socialist Save Civilization," "Vote Socialist Abolish Poverty," "Read The Milwaukee Leader," "Profits Go To The Owner We Want Public Ownership This Will Reduce Taxes," and "Join the Socialist party." The truck is parked in front of "The Milwaukee Leader." Seventeen men surround the truck.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:86883
Creation Date:circa 1912
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:History of socialism visual materials, ca. 1819-ca. 1930
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2906
Original Dimensions:6.25 x 4.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Sidewalks
Commercial buildings
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Cities and towns
Men
Outdoor photography
Political campaigns
Socialist Party (U.S.)
Signs and signboards
Trucks
Newspapers

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