Conestoga Wagon Collection

Pioneer family on the Oregon Trail
Covered wagon of a homesteader family heading west with their belongings. Hand-colored engraving combined with a photograph

WAGON TRAIL. A wagon train of settlers crossing the plains of the American West. Oil on canvas, 1951, by Oscar Edmund Berninghaus (1874-1952)

Oregon Trail pioneers passing Chimney Rock
Covered wagons passing Chimney Rock, a landmark on the Oregon Trail, Nebraska. Hand-colored woodcut combined with a photograph of Chimney Rock

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Families in covered wagons crossing the plains. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Wagon train of pioneers moving west, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937. Creator: Unknown
Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937

Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937

Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon, c. 1939. Creator: Jacob Lipkin
Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon, c. 1939

Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon, c. 1939. Creator: Jacob Lipkin
Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon, c. 1939

Oregon Trail covered wagons
Restored covered wagons (Conestoga wagon at rear), at Scotts Bluff National Monument on the Oregon Trail in Nebraska. Digital photograph

Conestoga Wagon Tool Box Lid, c. 1938. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Conestoga Wagon Tool Box Lid, c. 1938

Prairie Schooner Seat, c. 1937. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Prairie Schooner Seat, c. 1937

Conestoga Wagon Jacks, c. 1941. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Conestoga Wagon Jacks, c. 1941

Conestoga Wagon Bells, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Conestoga Wagon Bells, 1935/1942

Conestoga Wagon Jack, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Conestoga Wagon Jack, 1935/1942

Conestoga Tool Box, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Conestoga Tool Box, c. 1939

The Prairie Schooner (b / w photo)
PNP246220 The Prairie Schooner (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed to travel through bad conditions;)

American Scenery - The Inn on the Roadside, pub. 1872 (colour litho)
2646256 American Scenery - The Inn on the Roadside, pub. 1872 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Conestoga Wagon, 1938. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Conestoga Wagon, 1938

Mormon Emigrant Train, Echo Canyon, ca. 1870. Creator: Charles William Carter
Mormon Emigrant Train, Echo Canyon, ca. 1870

Manifest Destiny
American progress. Manifest Destiny'. Allegorical female figure of America leading pioneers and railroads westward. c.1850

Oregon Trail pioneers on the Great Plains
Families in covered wagons crossing the plains. Hand-colored engraving combined with photo of western Nebraska

Conestoga wagon on the Oregon Trail
Conestoga wagon replica on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

UTAH: RAILROAD, 1869. A train on its way to Promontory Point for the driving of the last spike joining the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Photograph, 10 May 1869

Sunrise on the Oregon Trail
Covered wagons near the North Platte River in Nebraska. Hand-colored woodcut combined with a photograph of an Oregon Trail landscape

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Restored Conestoga wagon at Scotts Bluff National Monument on the Oregon Trail in Nebraska. Digital photograph

CONESTOGA WAGON, 19th C. Drawing, 19th century

CANADA: CARIBOO ROAD, 1868. A wagon train traveling along the Cariboo Road through Great Bluff in British Columbia, Canada. A newly completed telegraph line is above them. Photograph, 1868

RAILROAD AND WAGON TRAIN. The Jupiter steam locomotive of the Central Pacific railway meeting a Conestoga wagon train going in the opposite direction. Photograph, late 19th century

LITTLE BIGHORN, c1876. Captain George K. Sandersons camp near the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana, during the construction of the memorial at Little Bighorn. Photograph by Stanley Morrow, 1876

CATHARINE MARKET, 1850. Catharine Market in New York City, 1850. Engraving by Samuel Hollyer, 1903

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Wagon train on the National Road, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Covered wagon crossing a river by rope ferry. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Restored covered wagons (Conestoga wagon at rear) at Scotts Bluff National Monument on the Oregon Trail in Nebraska. Digital photograph

Canvas top of a Conestoga wagon
Conestoga wagon canvas top on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

Covered wagons on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

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Settlers from Connecticut entering Ohio Territory after the American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Covered wagons on the Oregon Trail at sunrise, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Photograph

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Covered wagons on the Oregon Trail at sunrise, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Photograph

Conestoga wagon at Scottsbluff National Monument, Nebraska, USA

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"Journeying West: The Conestoga Wagon and the American Frontier" Embarking on the wagon trail, a brave wagon train of settlers traverses the vast plains of the American West, driven by their unwavering spirit and dreams of a better life. This captivating image, captured in HSET2A-00007, depicts Oregon Trail pioneers passing Chimney Rock—a testament to their determination and resilience. The Conestoga wagon stands as an iconic symbol of Manifest Destiny—an era defined by westward expansion. Its sturdy construction enabled it to withstand treacherous terrains while carrying essential supplies for these intrepid travelers. As seen in Austin L. Davison's masterpiece—the Conestoga Wagon Tool Box Lid from 1938—it was not just a means of transportation but also a lifeline for survival. Wilbur M Rice's Prairie Schooner Seat from 1937 showcases the ingenuity behind these wagons' design—providing comfort amidst rugged landscapes. Meanwhile, Nicholas Amantea's Conestoga Wagon Jacks from 1941 highlight the importance of maintenance during arduous journeys. Adding charm to this historic vehicle were Samuel W. Ford's meticulously crafted Conestoga Wagon Bells from 1935/1942—they served both practical purposes and brought joy along the way. Edward L Loper's timeless creation—the Conestoga Jack—captured in 1935/1942 exemplifies its vital role in supporting heavy loads. Samuel W. Ford once again astounds with his remarkable craftsmanship showcased through his exquisite Conestoga Tool Box from 1939—a treasure trove filled with tools necessary for survival on this perilous expedition. As we delve into history through black-and-white photographs like "The Prairie Schooner, " we are transported back to an era where hope mingled with uncertainty—a time when families risked everything for a chance at prosperity beyond the horizon.