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DescriptionBlack-and-white photos, two, of a passenger automobile inside a garage (Model Garage, 208-214 Clinton St.?), Hoboken, Dec. 5, 1931. 8" x 10" wide prints. Photos taken by R. Magnus, Photographer, Hoboken, N.J. (emboss lower right). Integral date in image: 12/5/31. Reverse of both is blank. Views are described from viewpoint in front of vehicle: Photo 1: view of front and right side of auto Photo 2: right profile view These photos are from an accession group that consists of photographs from Hoboken Police Department records. Discarded in the 1990s, the original documentary purpose of this photo is not stated or apparent. The shots of this sedan does not show any activity related to the vehicle or law enforcement purposes, although a printed tag is seen tied to the radiator cap in photo 1. Other cars are seen. 1931 New York license plate: 2R 42 92.