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The close of a career in New York, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Byron Company
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The close of a career in New York, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Byron Company
The close of a career in New York, between 1900 and 1906
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8 X 10 In Byron Corpse Dead Animal Dry Plate Negative Gutter New York New York City New York State New York United States Of America State Street Child Street Children Urchin Byron Company Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This poignant image, captured between 1900 and 1906 by the Byron Company, documents the quiet and somber end of a career for a horse-drawn carriage driver in the bustling streets of New York City. The photograph, an 8 x 10 inch black and white dry plate or glass negative, captures the moment as the weary animals, having served faithfully for decades, are led to their final resting place in the gutter. The children in the background, clad in turn-of-the-century attire, seem to observe the scene with a mix of curiosity and sadness. The Byron Company, based in Detroit Publishing Co. or Detroit Publishing Company, was known for its high-quality photographic reproductions of American scenes. This image, now part of the collections at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the transition from horse-drawn carriages to motorized transportation in urban America. The photograph's historical significance lies in its documentation of a bygone era, when horses were the primary mode of transportation in cities and towns across the United States and Central America. The image, titled "The close of a career in New York, between 1900 and 1906," is a poignant reminder of the human-animal bond and the passage of time. It invites us to reflect on the lives of the animals that once played essential roles in our daily lives and the people who cared for them.
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