Re: Postcard From Maine 17 - Flag Stop

Russo Loco Wrote:
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> Nice composition, Stewart -
>
> But IMHO that bright red truck is a bit much for
> the era — any chance you could render the
> photo as a warm-tone (not Sepia) B&W?


Stewart Rhine [Replied]:
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> Hi Russo,
>
> Believe it or not . . . . the 1932 Ford is the
> original red color, although it's a little faded
> from the Southern California sun.
>
> I'll do some photo shop stuff and see what
> happens, stay tuned.


Well, Stewart -

It's a bit easier to believe if the truck is from Southern California, but it still seems out of place in conservative New England!

Did they have postcards that bright back when the railroad was still running?

- Roosso