
Millburn, NJ 1932, Coal Truck
Size:
16
"
height
20
"
width
Framed
By the mid-19th century, coal had begun replacing wood as the primary fuel for heating homes and cooking meals. Coal trucks, like the one here, became an efficient way to deliver this vital resource to households. For Paul, like so many children, the sight of big trucks and heavy machinery in action was mesmerizing.