Man in Hat Standing Between Two Harnessed Mules in a Grassy Field Outdoors RPPC

Description

View Man in Hat Standing Between Two Harnessed Mules in a Grassy Field Outdoors RPPC with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The vast, open field surrounding them speaks to the scale of the labor involved in agriculture before the widespread adoption of tractors. The mules are fitted with full work harnesses, including collars and bridles. Overview This real photo postcard is a quintessential portrait of early 20th-century American farm life. It depicts a farmer or farmhand standing proudly between his two indispensable work partners: a team of harnessed mules. The vast, open field surrounding them speaks to the scale of the labor involved in agriculture before the widespread adoption of tractors. The composition, with the lower half of the card intentionally left blank for a message, highlights the personal nature of the photograph, offering an authentic and stoic glimpse into the era's agrarian backbone. Front of Postcard The top portion of the card features a photograph of a person standing in a grassy field, flanked by two dark-colored mules. The individual wears a brimmed hat, a light-colored shirt, and dark trousers, and holds the reins of both animals. The mules are fitted with full work harnesses, including collars and bridles. The background is a wide, open prairie or field under a hazy sky. The bottom half of the postcard is blank white space. Reverse Side Postal History & Printed Details Postmark: None. Stamp: None. Layout: Divided Back, with the left side designated "THIS SPACE FOR MESSAGE" and the right side "THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY". Publisher Information: No publisher or manufacturer is identified. The stamp box is a simple printed rectangle with the text "PLACE STAMP HERE". Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

United States

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Era

Real Photo (1900-Now)

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Theme

People, Photographs

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Unposted