Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1948.042.0052Description
Photo on the Overland Trail near Elk Mountain. Taken in 1882.
Update - Aug. 2010: Black & white print. Image of four covered wagons on a dirt trail with brush terrain & low rolling hills. From photo left, first wagon is hitched to four horses & a man stands beside lead horse. Two women & a child stand beside wagon & three cows follow. Second wagon is hitched to two mules. A man & woman are standing beside a horse & a toddler sits on the horse. A young child & another man holding a rifle stand a short distance from wagon. The third wagon is hitched to two horses with a man leaning on one. He is also holding a rifle. Another man stands in front of a two-horse team pulling the fourth wagon. A young child stands beside the wagon.
Written on back in pencil: "Mrs. C. A. Brimmer" "Elk Mt 1882 F M Baker Carbon, Wyo" "Carbon County Museum" "(Stage Stations Folder)"
Typed in black" "This is my picture & it was taken on the old Overland Trail near Elk Mountain in 1882 Rubie Riveria"
In blue ink: "1882"
Good condition. Accretion top & center, wrinkled, soiled edges, worn, faded.Collection
Photograph Collection