Published by
Unidentified
Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
early 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 3 3/8 × 4 3/4 in. (8.6 × 12.1 cm)
H x W (Card): 3 7/16 × 5 3/8 in. (8.7 × 13.7 cm)
Description
This real photo postcard features a black and white image of men branding a cow. Two men are holding the cow down on the ground while one man brands the cow. Two young men stand on the right and and one young man stands on the left. An animal pen and house are behind them. All of the subjects are looking at the camera. On the back of the postcard the word [POST CARD] is printed at the top. The words [CORRESPONDENCE HERE] and [NAME AND ADDRESS HERE] divide the back into two sections. Text marks the spot for postage in the top right corner. The word [AZO] repeats forming a square with a triange in each corner. The words [PLACE / STAMP / HERE] are printed inside the square.There are no inscriptions, front or back.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
photographic postcards
Topic
Agriculture
American West
Labor
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.37.35.13
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58089279e-cdfb-47d8-9aea-2d6b84732702

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