Collecting Mail, United States Post Office (1903 Original Black & White Film)

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City mail delivery in 1903! This silent film takes you to a bustling street corner, showcasing the U.S. mail service in action. See two types of mailboxes, horse-drawn carriages, electric streetcars, and pedestrians sharing the scene. Watch as a mailman in uniform arrives, unlocks the boxes, and gathers the mail from both sizes. A fascinating glimpse into the evolution of mail delivery!

Source :
Weed, A. E., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1903) Collecting mail, U.S.P.O. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564547

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