Postcard; an early Central motor bus, c1910
Main details
| Reference number | 2004/15019 |
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| Description | Photographic postcard of a early motor bus in Central livery. The driver and conductor can be seen. |
| Dates | circa 1910 |
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| Completeness | 60% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 87mmWidth 137mm -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Publisher , circa 1910
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