Off for the Fields Chester, N. Y.

The image depicts a vintage scene titled "Off for the Field's, Chester, N.Y." showing a group of men gathered around an ox-drawn wagon in front of a two-story house under the clear sky. The wagon is loaded with wooden planks, and several men, dressed in traditional work attire and hats, are either seated or standing near it, exuding a sense of readiness for a day of labor. The building behind them features multiple windows, dark shutters, and a porch, partially covered by a tree's branches. The foreground shows lush green grass, while the background reveals bare trees, contributing to the pastoral atmosphere of the scene. Under the gentle warmth of the daylight, the simplicity and perseverance of early 20th-century rural life unfold in this picturesque depiction, capturing a moment in time where community effort and reliance on animal power were integral to daily existence. The overall sepia tone of the image adds an element of nostalgia, emphasizing the historical context.

The image depicts a vintage scene titled "Off for the Field's, Chester, N.Y." showing a group of men gathered around an ox-drawn wagon in front of a two-story house under the clear sky. The wagon is loaded with wooden planks, and several men, dressed in traditional work attire and hats, are either seated or standing near it, exuding a sense of readiness for a day of labor. The building behind them features multiple windows, dark shutters, and a porch, partially covered by a tree's branches. The foreground shows lush green grass, while the background reveals bare trees, contributing to the pastoral atmosphere of the scene. Under the gentle warmth of the daylight, the simplicity and perseverance of early 20th-century rural life unfold in this picturesque depiction, capturing a moment in time where community effort and reliance on animal power were integral to daily existence. The overall sepia tone of the image adds an element of nostalgia, emphasizing the historical context.

Name/Title

Off for the Fields Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-020074

Description

An early 1900 postcard depicting farmers going off to the fields

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Town) - Orange County - New York

Category

Chester Views, Agriculture, Farms

Acquisition

Notes

Digital only - For sale on Ebay

Postcard Details

Publisher

Thompson’s Drug Store, Chester, NY

Postmark

Notes

277 Publisher, Thompson's Drug Store, Chester, N. Y. Made in Germany

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Create Date

July 6, 2025

Update Date

July 6, 2025