PRINT, PHOTOGRAPHIC

Photograph

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St. Joseph Museums

The wood carving depicts a dynamic scene featuring a train engine and coal car, accompanied by an outlaw on horseback in front of the train, while additional outlaws are positioned on and around the train. The intricately detailed artwork, commissioned by C. Dwight Liggett, captures the historical essence of the James Boys from the 1881 era, signifying the Wild West's adventurous spirit.

The wood carving depicts a dynamic scene featuring a train engine and coal car, accompanied by an outlaw on horseback in front of the train, while additional outlaws are positioned on and around the train. The intricately detailed artwork, commissioned by C. Dwight Liggett, captures the historical essence of the James Boys from the 1881 era, signifying the Wild West's adventurous spirit.

Name/Title

PRINT, PHOTOGRAPHIC

Entry/Object ID

1984.21.3343

Description

Close up photo of wood carving entitled "James Boys 1881"/ shows a train engine and coal car, etc. with outlaw on horseback in front of train and other outlaws on train/ location of where photo taken unknown - however prior to 1950 carving was located at Wades Sandwich Shop 2030 Fredrick/ It was then moved to Wades Indian Grill, 1702 Mitchell in 1950/ carving commissioned by C. Dwight Liggett owner of Wades.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

10 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 2, 2004

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Jesse James

Person or Organization

CARL MAY