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The Cowboy
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Front of a postcard from Dr. Rolland Anderson to Floyd Quinney and his family depicting mounted cowboys herding cattle on the range. The sky above the scene features an excerpt of James Barton Adam's poem "The Trail." Postcard is a Curt Teich Art Coloration published by Sanborn Souvenir Co. of Denver Colorado.
1946
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The Cowboy
1946
Back of a cowboy postcard sent by Dr. Rolland Anderson to Floyd Quinney and his family. A Curt Teich Art Colortone published by Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver Colorado,
A Postcard of Riding Cowboys
1913
A postcard for Cheyenne, Wyoming. The central image is a large group of cowboys riding and holding their hats up among the letters of the word "Cheyenne." Below the central motif is the word "Wyomi...
Oklahoma Cattle
Elevated view of several cowboys on horseback on a range. A large number of cattle can be seen nearby. Caption reads: "A Cattle Scene Near Tulsa."
Round-up on C.O.D. Ranch
View of a round-up on C.O.D. Ranch. In the foreground, cowboys gather around a chuck wagon labeled, "L.N.Y. or K.C.O.D." The members of the Dodge City Band hold instruments and signs on the right. ...
Detroit Skyline Postcard
1930
The front and back of a postcard featuring a drawing of the Detroit skyline as seen from Windsor, Ontario that was sent by Alice and Floyd Quinney during their honeymoon to John Quinney. Published...
