R. E. Riley

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20054112

Description

Locksmith R. E. Riley at home. "Locksmith Riley notices that these are challenging times. He's gone out of business and got himself a job at Consolidated. His home phones still ring, but he's trying to get all his customers to be careful and not lose their keys for the duration." Mr. Riley is sitting at a table in what appears to be his kitchen or dining room. He is holding the handset of a rotary dial telephone that is mounted on his wall, along with a full teacup and saucer. What appears to be a sugar bowl is lying on the table near his elbow, which is also resting on the table, along with a metal-finished toaster. Mr. Riley is wearing a short-sleeved button down shirt, a wedding band, and a pin that says "33." His hair is slicked back. He smiles and looks into the camera, appearing to be mid-conversation with someone on the telephones. Behind him is a wall covered with a recurring country motif, a paper towel dispenser, and a painting of what appears to be a Wire Fox Terrier chasing butterflies. Sheer gingham check curtains and a set of blinds are hanging in the windows. A geometric floral pattern tablecloth is covering the table.

Archival Date

1942-06-08

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1560

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Saucers; Toasters; Telephones; rotary dial phone; Dogs; Paintings; Fox Terriers; Wallpaper; Locksmiths; Curtains; Paper Towels; Riley, R. E.; Customers; Out of Business; Consolidated Aircraft Corporation