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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 5, 1955 reads, "White cutout of running boy with ball is affixed to Ventura boulevard near intersection of Dixie Canyon avenue to warn motorists of approach to school. This is first test of plastic silhouette in nation. Holding 'ball' is Alfred Amezaga. Looking on are, left to right, Robert Guhl, 11, and Marsha Wittenberg, 10, along with Arnold S. Kunody of traffic commission as Ray Martinez and Gilbert Romero, right, paste on figure."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Traffic Commission--Officials and employees Municipal officials and employees--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Traffic signs and signals--California--Los Angeles Safety signs--California--Los Angeles Signs and symbols--California--Los Angeles Silhouettes--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Storefronts--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Ventura Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dixie Canyon Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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