Salesmen in front of Proctor House in Antwerp

Traveling salesmen with their wagons, photographed in front of Proctor House. Written on the wagon at right, Boston Traveling Store. Note that all of the wagon wheels and the  water pump in foreground are made of wood. Note: traveling salesmen were also known as “drummers.” 1872. Antwerp, NY.

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