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Cattle Drive on Main Street

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View from sidewalk towards a man on horseback driving cattle on a city street. Commercial buildings are on the left side of the street. jA man is sitting on top of a wall in the background, above large posters advertising Opera House Week and other events. An awning above a small shop on the right has a sign that reads, in reverse: "E.W. Tinshop." A painted sign on the sidewalk on the right reads: "Ladies Free Monday Nig..." Location identified as Main and Water Streets.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011IM5
Legacy ID
WHi 109932

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