Telephone Line Workers, Wonderful Antique Occupational Photo, c. Early 20th c. old lettering set as the box latches up

as the box latches up tight

with aging to the tin metal frame all to the good

no chips or cracks or other structural issues

A humble little carving in many senses

Good weight cotton fabric held together with white thread and

Telephone Line Workers, Wonderful Antique Occupational Photo, c. Early 20th c. old lettering set as the box latches upThe detail in this crystal clear antique 5" x7" photograph is marvelous, from the boater hat and suspenders of the young man, to the bowler and pocket watch chain of the elder, to their faces and poses and then this pole they stand proudly to either side of, which one assumes they've just completed the work on as line workers. I believe this is an early telephone pole, with wire and insulators running the length of it and two early wooden transformer