Mathews Electric Company

Date1957

Mediumgelatin silver print

Dimensions9 7/8 × 7 in. (25.1 × 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy

Object numberPA1982.180.800.E

DescriptionThis image depicts an employee of the Mathews Electric Company working at the construction site of Oden Chevrolet at 333 San Mateo Boulevard Southeast in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is standing below utility poles and electrical wires, working with three large power supply containers. He is leaning against the power supply tanks with his right hand against the one furthest from the camera. There are construction tools and materials at his feet. He is wearing dark colored pants, a dark colored button up shirt, and has a pencil tucked behind his ear.

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