Framed 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
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1880s in Lassen County, California, USA. Witness the rugged landscape as it was once traversed by intrepid freighters, their horses and wagons loaded with goods. The rich history of the American West comes alive in this beautifully preserved photograph, expertly framed to complement any home or office décor. Bring a piece of the past into your present with this timeless and evocative piece.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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