Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4.5x3" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. This photo depicts several individuals at Earl's Ranch in Fossil, Oregon, in 1929, engaged in the process of stacking hay. The scene includes large haystacks, a horse-drawn cart with two people at the front, and a tall structure with a pulley system used for hoisting the hay. The expansive landscape typical of Eastern Oregon can be seen in the background, characterized by rolling hills and open fields.During the early 20th century, ranching and farming were significant activities in rural Oregon, and haystacking was a crucial task for ensuring livestock had enough feed for the winter months. The pulley system shown in the photo was an innovative method for stacking large amounts of hay efficiently, a vital part of farm technology during that period. Fossil, Oregon, was a town central to agricultural activities, and its history includes various ranches contributing to the agrarian economy of the region.The caption on the photograph reads: "Stacking Hay - Earls."
Price: 27 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-27T14:49:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: ranching, farming, Eastern Oregon, pulleys, livestock, farm tech
Theme: social history, working life, transportation, nature
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x3 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
