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Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark. between 1880 and 1930. Creator: Unknown
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Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark. between 1880 and 1930. Creator: Unknown
Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark. between 1880 and 1930
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8 X 10 In Chick Dry Plate Negative Eggs Hatching Ostrich Ostrich Farm Struthio Camelus Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher Ostrich Egg William A Livingstone
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This photograph depicts an ostrich farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas between 1880 and 1930. The scene unfolds on a sunny day, with a group of men in work clothes standing around an ostrich enclosure. One man, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, is carefully tending to an ostrich, while another man, wearing a hat and holding a cane, observes the proceedings with interest. In the background, several ostriches can be seen roaming freely in the grassy area, their long necks and legs creating striking contrasts against the rolling hills. Ostrich farming was a popular agricultural pursuit in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly in states with warm climates like Arkansas. Ostriches were raised primarily for their feathers, which were used to make fashionable items such as fans and coats, as well as for their eggs, which were considered a delicacy. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the past of American agriculture and the innovative farming practices of the time. The dry plate or glass negative process used to capture this image adds to its historical significance, as it was a popular photographic technique during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The photograph is also an intriguing reminder of the diverse range of industries and economic activities that contributed to the growth and development of the United States during this period.
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