Tractor towing a horse-drawn funeral wagon with wreaths – Historic Reproduction
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This historic image of Tractor towing a horse-drawn funeral wagon with wreaths brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Tractor towing a horse-drawn funeral wagon with wreaths
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Tractors were a common sight on American farms by the 1920s, but this picture shows one doing an unexpected job: pulling a horse-drawn funeral wagon heaped with wreaths. Rural communities often relied on neighbors and local equipment for funerals, especially when a family could not afford or reach a professional hearse, so a tractor standing in for the team of horses says a good deal about how quickly machines were folding into everyday life. The wreaths and the slow pace of the procession suggest a formal farewell, while the mix of old and new in one frame makes it a striking record of a transitional moment on the land.
| Original scan | 5,258 × 4,221 px · prints to 18 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 13635uTom Mix's horse drawn |
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