Vintage Bell System AT&T Spirit of Service Lineman Advertising Tray Blizzard of

Vintage Bell System AT&T Spirit of Service Lineman Advertising Tray Blizzard of 1888  Vintage metal advertising or commemorative tray featuring the famous Bell System telephone lineman image “Spirit of Service.” The scene depicts lineman Angus M. MacDonald on snowshoes patrolling telephone lines during the historic Blizzard of 1888.  The text on the reverse explains that MacDonald was among the Bell System linemen who performed patrol duty during the storm, guarding a section of the New York-Boston-Maine line. He later posed for the photograph on which the well-known “Spirit of Service” artwork was based. The reverse also states that the image was reproduced by permission of AT&T Co.  A fascinating piece of telecommunications history with strong crossover appeal for collectors of Bell System and AT&T memorabilia, telephone history, lineman collectibles, occupational advertising and industrial Americana.  Condition Vintage preowned condition with visible surface scratches, scuffs, finish wear, spotting and areas of discoloration, particularly on the reverse. Front artwork has scratches and surface wear consistent with age and use. No major bends or structural damage noted. Please review photos carefully for condition.  Size Approximately 14 x 10 inches  Materials Metal  Colors Cream,brown,burgundy,tan,black,gold  Estimated Age Mid 20th century  Disclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the