Date of use : 1944 Jamaica

Quaker Photo and the Camera Truck of George Ginsberg

Quaker Photo was founded in the 1920s by George Ginsberg. Ginsberg made a name for himself by working on commercial projects and major events. For example, he photographed the new Chevrolet police cars for the Philadelphia Police Department and took part in the events celebrating the 150th anniversary of U.S. independence in 1926. Known for his innovative approach to marketing, Ginsberg designed a special vehicle called the "camera truck" to promote the company.

This eye-catching vehicle gained significant attention among photography enthusiasts of the time. Additionally, Quaker Photo emphasized in its advertisements in photography magazines that it produced durable, plastic-based photo prints and addressed customers with the slogan, "Make a profit by selling your own photos."

On the left side of the envelope, the sender's address includes the term B.W.I (British West Indies), referring to the fact that Jamaica was still a British colony at the time.

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