Canvas Print : Freighting in the early days, Lassen County, California, USA
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Freighting in the early days, Lassen County, California, USA
Freighting in the early days with horses and wagons, Lassen County, California, USA. Date: 1880s
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Media ID 14262519
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
California Californian Freight Wagon Wagons Freighting
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of 'Freighting in the Early Days' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us to the 1880s in Lassen County, California, USA, where horse-drawn wagons ruled the roads. The intricate details of the horses, wagons, and rugged terrain are brought to life in vibrant colors on our high-quality canvas. Perfect for adding authentic western charm to any room in your home, this Canvas Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the 1880s, we are transported back in time to Lassen County, California, USA, during the early days of freighting. The scene is set on a dusty road, where a team of strong horses, harnessed to a pair of heavy wagons, are making their way through the rugged terrain. The sun casts a warm glow over the landscape, illuminating the determined faces of the men leading the horses and the sturdy wooden wheels of the wagons. Freighting was an essential mode of transportation in the American West during the late 1800s, particularly in areas where roads were scarce, and railroads had yet to reach. Men like these, armed with their horses and wagons, played a crucial role in moving goods and supplies from one place to another. The journey was long and arduous, and the terrain often treacherous, but these men were up to the challenge. The horses, with their powerful muscles and surefootedness, were the unsung heroes of the freighting industry. They carried the weight of the wagons and their cargo, often through rugged and mountainous terrain, and were the only reliable means of transportation in the wild and untamed West. The men, with their strong backs and skilled hands, navigated the wagons over rocky roads and through treacherous streams, ensuring that the goods reached their destinations safely and on time. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and resilience of the early settlers in California. It captures the spirit of the American West, where the land was vast, the challenges were great, and the rewards were worth the effort. The image is a testament to the power of human determination and the role that horses and wagons played in shaping the history of transportation in the United States.
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