Photograph
Percheron
| A farmer shows off his percheron colt at the Wisconsin State Fair. At the turn of the century when a farmer's livelihood was dependent on his horses, the draft breed competition at the fair was of great interest. Although not imported until 1839, during the second half of the nineteenth century the percheron breed enjoyed great popularity because of its adaptability to heavy farm and draft work. Wide use of tractors and mechanized farm equipment following World War II led to the virtual disappearance of the breed. More recently, however, the percheron has experienced a revival of interest for recreational purposes and among small farmers. |
| Image ID: | 33797 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1900 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | West Allis |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | University of Wisconsin Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction negatives and photographs |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, b/w copy |
| Original Format Number: | (W6)28720 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4 x 5 inches |
| Horses |
| Barns |
| Hats |
| Work clothes |
| Outdoor photography |
| Portrait photography |
| Wisconsin State Fair |
| Farmers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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