Object number:
2000.1.1000
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
1959
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 10 in, W: 8 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
A portrait of George Pullman who perfected the sleeping car which bears his his name in the late 1850's. [A branch factory was located along what is now Hway 580 near Barrett Ave. in Richmond until it was torn down sometime in the 1960's [?] JMaas, 8/14/2000] An obituary, printed in the Tribune on September 6, 1959 is affixed to the back of the photo and reads "Sleeping King-George M. Pullman invented a luxurious sleeping car over 100 years ago and made himself millions.
Concepts:
Pullman car; portrait; Anniversary
Persons:
George Pullman
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