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Mentz Silver Gelatin Photo "Opening of Municipal Railway, San Francisco, 12-28-12"
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Mentz Silver Gelatin Photo "Opening of Municipal Railway, San Francisco, 12-28-12"

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John Henry Mentz silver gelatin photograph marked on plate "Opening of Municipal Railway, San Francisco, 12-28-12" The reverse has a news clipping glued to the back of the same image with the caption "Crowds pack the intersection at Grant and Geary, Dec. 28, 1912, for the start of muni streetcar service"

John Henry Mentz was a staff photographer for United Railroads and took many famous photos of the aftermath of the 1906 quake and fire.

Dimensions: card: 9"h x 10.75"w, image: 6"h x 8"w.

This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $35.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

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Card curved and has some stains on the back. Front with image very fine.

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