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Spread It On Thick: 1926

Spread It On Thick: 1926

Washington, D.C. "Semmes Motor Co. Meadow Gold Butter truck, 1926." C Street N.W. at 10th. (And running in front of the building at the back was something called "Little B Street.") National Photo Company glass negative. View full size.

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Was wondering where Dave's photo title came from until I noticed some barely discernable lettering on the side of the vehicle. Out came the magnifier and lo, there was the title! As an avid modeler of scale vehicles, I find these photos are a terrific reference resource. Simply Outstanding!

 
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