Traveling Salesman

Cornell Capa1949-05

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

L.P. Henryson Inc.'s traveling umbrella salesmen Robert Brooks trying to catch some sleep in an empty train coach during 4 hr. journey fr. Indianapolis to St. Louis to meet w. dept. store buyers who make orders in gross lots.

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Title: Traveling Salesman
Date: 1949-05
Location: US
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: By Rail, Coaches, Travelers, Men, Railroads, Us, Robert Brooks, Sleep, Salesmen Types, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Cornell Capa
Original ID: TimeLife_image_5587480
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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