Today’s image was taken between 1895-1905 and features none other than William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill with one of his mounts. They are on the backlot of his Wild West Show in Illinois.
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Horseplay Category
Mexican Guardia Rural – Horse Image of the Week
Perhaps an ad for the Guardia, this image shows us two Mexican Rurales in the State of Mexico, at some point during 1896. Their mount has obvious Iberian influence and their outfits are fantastic.
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North Isis Sugar Mill – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1896 at the North Isis Sugar Mill in Apple Tree Creek, Australia, this is a shot of men unloading freshly cut sugar cane to be processed at the mill. The horses standing patiently, presumably waiting to go get their next load.
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Cheyenne Horse Travois – Horse Image of the Week
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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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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