• So many things date this photo, but this is best. - donovanbeeson

Snorkel Chute Curbside Mailbox

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Description: An unidentified driver takes advantage of the Post Office Department's new snorkel chute curbside mailbox. The mailboxes were designed to permit motorists to drop off their mail without getting out of their cars. This mailbox was placed in front of New York City's main city post office.

Creator/Photographer: Unidentified photographer

Medium: Black and white photographic print

Culture: American

Geography: USA

Date: 1953
Museum

Collection: U.S. Mailboxes

Repository: www.postalmuseum.si.edu/

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  1. antoniaantilope 54 months ago | reply

    Hahaha omg this is a funny picture and it's of high quality aswell. I'd love to have this as a large poster on my wall. It makes me laugh all the time I see it :))

    Yours Antonia
    Admin of the Group "Greatest Photographs in 2009"

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