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This amusing turn-of-the-century style advertisement produced by Hughes Airwest was featured in an authentic 1879 cable car during the San Francisco Cable Car Centennial. Among the gems within the poster is: "Be reliant upon the all-knowing and steadfast conductor who scientifically guides the vessel and man alike safely to their destination." Image: Hughes Airwest poster, 1974. Gift of the William Hough Collection. 2006.010.011 This image was posted on November 20, 2018.

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Hughes Airwest. It is related to Hughes Airwest (the company) .