Telephone Line Workers, Wonderful Antique Occupational Photo, c. Early 20th c. old lettering set whimsical interplay of shapes and

whimsical interplay of shapes and colors

A humble little carving in many senses

with aging to the tin metal frame all to the good

and the handle makes a handy stand

as the box latches up tight

Telephone Line Workers, Wonderful Antique Occupational Photo, c. Early 20th c. old lettering set whimsical interplay of shapes andThe 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