1948-1950 Ford F-Series Truck Studio Photo 1951 Slate Will Rogers Film Prop 4x5 For Sale

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Subject & Identification Details

• Vehicle Identification: The front grille, hood badging (F O R D), and 1951 California license plate (P 49 735) identify this as a first-generation 1948–1950 Ford F-Series truck (such as an F-1 or F-2 heavy-duty truck). Handwritten pencil notes on the back read \"48 Ford / Fd or Will Rogers / CR-13394\".

• Hollywood Studio Provenance:

  • Stamped vertically along the left border: MAR 28 51 PROD 1534 THOS 8, confirming a March 28, 1951 studio production reference still.

  • The handwritten note suggests it was sourced or used for a production related to The Story of Will Rogers (a major Warner Bros. picture produced around 1951–1952).

• Setting: Parked in front of a church with vintage cars in the background and a large extended-arm towing or utility mirror setup attached to the cab.

• Up for sale is an original vintage 4x5 black-and-white studio production photograph dated March 28, 1951. This high-detail reference photo features a 1948–1950 Ford F-Series truck fitted with dual auxiliary lights and a unique extended side mirror, parked on location in front of a period church.

• Very good vintage condition with sharp focus and deep contrast. Features visible staple perforation holes and corner wear (typical of studio archival filing), along with light age toning on the reverse side.