An interesting snapshot into the life of a Cheyenne tribesman named Stump Horn and his lovely family, proudly showing off their horse travois. Thought to have been aken at some point between 1871 and 1907.
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Horseplay Category
Ore Teams in Arizona – Horse Image of the Week
They aren’t all horses, but this image was too interesting not to share. Taken in Pinal County, Arizona during 1897, where gold, silver and large quantities of copper had been discovered mid-century.
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Electric Laundry Co. – Horse Image of the Week
Today’s image comes all the way from Seattle, Washington in 1897. The photo of the Electric Laundry Co. was taken from a height, which gives it an almost modern feel.
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A Boy and His Horse – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1898 in Paris, Missouri this is an image of Harry Rubey and his fine riding horse. The sepia coloring gives this shot a lovely warm glow.
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Horse Drawn Harvester – Horse Image of the Week
Today we go back in time to Donegal, Ireland and a look at a type of early mechanization which ironically eventually put horses out of business.
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An Afternoon Ride – Horse Image of the Week
Another Australian image of the 19th century, this one is particularly well-taken. Featuring Mrs. J. H. S. Barnes riding on what looks like a lovely summer day in 1898.
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Horse-Drawn Ambulance – Horse Image of the Week
Lucky for us, the Australians took a lot of pictures during the 19th century. This image comes from 1899 during the Boer War and features a noble group.
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Fred Allen’s New Purchase – Horse Image of the Week
This picture was taken near Pullman, Washington, featuring Fred Jennings in his farmyard with the first horses that he purchased in 1899.
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Flower Parade Carriage – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in the Netherlands, this carriage is dolled up for a flower parade on a day of equestrian sport and riding competitions. The photograph was taken on June 4, 1899.
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Toledo Fire Department – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in Toledo, Ohio, 1899, this is an image of the The Toledo Fire Department participating in a parade to honor the return of Spanish-American War soldiers from Cuba.
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Bushmen Loading Horses – Horse Image of the Week
This fantastic shot was taken in Australia circa 1899. Thought to be the Queensland Imperial Bushmen and their mounts departing for the Boer War.
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The Poule d’Essai des Poulains – Horse Image of the Week
This photograph was taken in 1899 in France at the The Poule d’Essai des Poulains, which is still run today.
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