Ox Cart Collection (#7)

WINEMAKING, ISTRIA, 1830s. Winemaking on the peninsula of Istria, Croatia, in the 19th century part of the Austrian Empire. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

SAN FRANCISCO, 1850. Sansome Street at the beginning of the California Gold Rush. Line engraving, English, 1850

NORTH CAROLINA: SLEIGHING. Summer sleighing in western North Carolina. Wood engraving, 1875

BOSTON: SLEIGHING, 1855. A sleighing scene near Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, 1855

MINNESOTA: LUMBERING, 1868. In the pine forests of Minnesota. Wood engraving, 1868

FRANCE: WINEMAKING, 1871. Grapes being brought to Chteau Lafite for the preparation of the famous Medoc wine. Wood engraving, English, 1871

WINE HARVEST, 1830s. Winemaking in Istria, a peninsula of Northwest Croatia, in the 19th century part of the Austrian Empire. Wood engraving, English, 1830s

ARK OF COVENANT. David bringing the Ark to the House of Obed-Edom, and Uzzah falling dead (II Samuel 6: 2-11). Wood engraving, 19th century

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS. South African travelling wagon. Boers migrating to Natal during the Great Trek. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

CART, 4th MILLENNIUM B. C. Wooden cartwheels as used in the Near East in the fourth millennium B. C
CART, 4th MILLENNIUM B.C. Wooden cartwheels as used in the Near East in the fourth millennium B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century

GAUCHOS, 1858. Ox-Cart Travelling the Pampas in Argentina. Wood engraving, English, 1858

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Hannibals army crossing the Alps to invade Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen bringing gunpowder to use in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

Patriots moving ammunition before the British arrive in Concord, 1775
Women and children removing military supplies from Concord ahead of the British attack, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journeying through time and continents, the ox cart remains a symbol of tradition and resilience. From the traditionally painted oxcart wheels in Costa Rica to the Spanish family's ox-cart in California during the 1800s, these humble vehicles have carried stories across generations. Picking violets near Parma, Italy, captured in a chromolitho print, showcases how ox carts were once integral to daily life. Even Puritan families migrating to Connecticut in 1635 relied on these sturdy carts for their arduous journey. The artistry of Ando Hiroshige comes alive in Otsu, Soii Chaya's depiction of an ox cart from ca. 1834 Japan. Meanwhile, September brings us back to medieval times with Paul Limbourg and Jean Colombe's enchanting portrayal of an ox cart at Chateau de Saumur. Venturing further eastward, we find ourselves amidst the ancient temple city of Bagan (also known as Pagan) in Myanmar (Burma), where an ox cart stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions. In Church Square Pretoria circa 1902 by Donald McCracken, an ox cart becomes part of South Africa's history. Edward Mitchell Bannister captures rural life beautifully with his painting "Driving Home the Cows" from 1881—a scene complete with workers using an ox cart near Leon, Nicaragua. From Europe to Central America and beyond—ox carts continue to leave their mark on different cultures worldwide. The Explosion of the Cart festival in Florence sees ornately decorated carts taking center stage while travellers find solace on Lake Doiran's banks according to Frederick A. Lyons' notes on Albania from 1875. Through this diverse collection of images and stories spanning centuries and continents—it is clear that no matter where you go or when you look—the enduring presence of the humble yet mighty ox cart will always remind us of our shared human history.