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Antique 1900s Framed Kansas Hay Baling Photo J.M. Fowler Yates Center Durand
Original early-1900s panoramic photograph of a large horse-powered hay-baling operation near Yates Center, Kansas. The carefully arranged scene includes numerous workers with women grouped separately on the left side of photo, horses, loaded wagons, stacked hay bales, and a central hay press. One horse drawn wagon/buggy has a large sign: “AUGUST KRUEGER’S BAKERY Ice Cream Soda Cold Drinks”
Period Kansas business directories list August Krueger as operating a restaurant in Yates Center in both 1904 and 1908. The photographer’s mount is embossed “J. M. Fowler / Yates Center.” Fowler was an early Yates Center photographer.
A fascinating image centering Kansas history, agricultural photography, horse-drawn vehicles, early bakeries and local approximately 9-3/4\" x 4\"
Frame: approximately 14\" x 7-1/2\"
Condition:
Some age toning, fading and scattered small marks consistent with age. The mount shows some discoloration, and the wooden frame has surface scratches, scuffs and general wear. Please examine all images for condition and details.
Type: Original vintage photograph
Format: Panoramic mounted photograph
Date: Circa early 1900s
Photographer: J. M. Fowler
Location: Yates Center, Kansas
Subject: Hay baling, farming, horses, wagons, bakery advertising, Kansas history
