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Branding Steer
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A view of ranch hands branding a steer in a fenced enclosure. One man has roped the steer by the back legs; another man has roped the front and another man wields the brand. Behind the three men is another man standing, and another man on horseback. Caption reads: "Steer Branding on Round Up."
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Ranch Hands Throwing a Roped Steer
Ranch hands throwing a roped steer on a hillside. The steer is in the center of three ranch hands on horseback who have put ropes around its legs. Other men stand behind the steer and watch. Captio...
Cowboys at the 101 Ranch
1908
Group portrait of cowboys with a roped steer. In the background are farm outbuildings. On the other side of the fence behind them is a dog. Most men are on horseback, except for the two posing wit...
Cowboy Taming a Horse
A cowboy holding his hat in his hand is riding on a bucking horse in a fenced enclosure. The horse is kicking up dust.
Inspecting the Brand of a Cow
1908
Ranch hands inspecting the brand on a cow. Another man has the cow roped by its neck. Other ranch hands are in the middle ground, along with the herd of cattle. Caption reads: "Inspecting a Brand. ...
Trying to Ride a Bucking Bronco
Slightly elevated view of a ranch hand riding a bucking horse. To the left is a man or boy standing near the stone wall enclosure. In the background are hills and vegetation.
Tying a Pack on a Horse
Three ranch hands tie a pack to a horse. Each man has foot against the horse, tightening the rope in order to have a stable pack. In the background to the left is a fence.
