Horse-Drawn Delivery Wagon and Driver | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Horse-Drawn Delivery Wagon and Driver

Horse-Drawn Delivery Wagon and Driver | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
C.W. Jarvis' horse-drawn delivery wagon loaded with crates in front of 201 North Carroll Street, the location of the old Madison Public Library. He is sitting on the wagon seat, holding a buggy whip, gazing at the camera, and wearing work clothes and a hat. Painted on the wagon are the words: "Trunks," "Freight & Baggage" and "C.W. Jarvis." Some of the crates have labels, "Wisconsin Historical," "Library, Madison, Wis.," "Smith Premier Typewriter" and "United States Army, Q.M.C. Supplies, General, Must Not Be Delayed."
DESCRIPTION
C.W. Jarvis' horse-drawn delivery wagon loaded with crates in front of 201 North Carroll Street, the location of the old Madison Public Library. He is sitting on the wagon seat, holding a buggy whip, gazing at the camera, and wearing work clothes and a hat. Painted on the wagon are the words: "Trunks," "Freight & Baggage" and "C.W. Jarvis." Some of the crates have labels, "Wisconsin Historical," "Library, Madison, Wis.," "Smith Premier Typewriter" and "United States Army, Q.M.C. Supplies, General, Must Not Be Delayed."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:90326
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Photoart House (Firm)
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 6437
Original Dimensions:9.9375 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Donated by Madison Public Library, 1985.
SUBJECTS
Horses
Library buildings
Trees
Hats
Work clothes
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Men
Outdoor photography
Delivery of goods
Horse-drawn vehicles
Streets
Wagons

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