Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an evocative image of freighting in the early days of Lassen County, California, USA. Captured in the 1880s, this breathtaking photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases the rugged determination of horse and wagon teams navigating the challenging terrain. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and transport yourself to a bygone era, where the spirit of the American West comes alive.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.8cm (21" x 12.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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