Hitting the trail, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

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Hitting the trail, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Hitting the trail, c.between 1910 and 1920

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Media ID 36343720

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1910 1920 Horse Riding Mounted Path Riders Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher Trails William A Livingstone

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an evocative and enigmatic photograph from the early 1900s, captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of the great outdoors. The image, created between 1910 and 1920, depicts a group of riders mounted on horses, dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, as they set off on a trail through an unspecified geographic location. The dry plate glass negative, measuring 8 x 10 inches, was likely taken by an unknown photographer, perhaps Edwin H. Husher or William A. Livingstone, both of whom were active during this time period. The photograph, held in the collections of the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of a time when the open range still stretched for miles, and the call of the wild beckoned to those with the courage to answer. The horses, their coats glistening in the sunlight, seem to carry the riders with an effortless grace, their strides even and confident. The riders, their faces set with determination and excitement, gaze ahead, their eyes filled with the anticipation of the journey that lies before them. The trail, winding through the landscape, disappears into the distance, inviting the viewer to imagine the adventures that await. The photograph, with its timeless beauty and sense of wonder, is a testament to the enduring allure of the great outdoors and the spirit of exploration that has driven humanity for generations. This historic image, with its rich heritage and intriguing mystery, is a valuable addition to any collection of vintage photography or Americana. It is a reminder of a bygone era, a time when the world seemed larger, and the possibilities seemed endless. "Hitting the Trail" is a visual narrative of the human spirit, a testament to our innate desire to explore, to discover, and to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

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