USA trapper / hunter pre-1900

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USA trapper / hunter pre-1900

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Furs Hunt Hunter Pre 1900 Trap Trapper Trapping

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Step back in time with this vintage photograph of an American trapper and hunter from the pre-1900 era, as captured in The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image transports us to the United States during the Victorian or Early Edwardian period, a time when the country's vast wilderness was still largely unexplored and uncharted. The rugged figure of the trapper, dressed in a heavy fur-lined coat and worn felt hat, exudes a sense of both strength and solitude. His weathered face, etched with the lines of a life spent in the elements, tells a story of survival and resilience. In one hand, he holds a lantern, its flickering light illuminating the way through the dense forest. In the other, he clutches a rifle, a reminder of the hunter's role in providing sustenance and protection. Surrounding the trapper are the trappings of his trade: a pile of furs, the pelts of animals like beaver, raccoon, and fox, neatly arranged on the ground. The scene is one of both abundance and simplicity, a testament to the self-sufficient lifestyle of the American trapper and hunter. The photograph's grainy texture and muted colors add to its authenticity, transporting us back to a time when the natural world held a different kind of power and allure. This evocative image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the connection between man and nature was more intimate and profound.

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