Postcard

2008.1008.1.348

2008.1008.1.348

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2008.1008.1.348

Description

Black & white print. snapshot. Printed on postcard paper. Unused. Image of a flock of sheep crossing a body of water on a string of flatbed wagons. Decending to shore on left on wood planks. Man on horse back at center; other men on shore. Scrub covered hills in background. Written on original negative at lower left: "Sheep Crossing the Platte River Fort Fred Steele, WYO. Publ. by Mrs. A. E. Hansen." Printed on back in black ink: "Post Card" "Message" "Kruxo" "Address" Written on back in black ink: "Sheep crossing the Platte River at Ft. Steele, Wyo: Written in pencil on white adhesive label pasted on back: "Ft Steele". Back badly soiled; stained with black ink on large splotch. 1/2 " tear left of center on top edge. Lower right corner missing. Emulsion badly soiled; scratched. Paper yellowed.

Collection

Photograph Collection