Likely around the Homesteader Acts that preceded the Dust Bowl. Man on right appears to joke with a gold pan on his head. One of the largest and hardest to document migrations in American history....
Incredible reference. Seated on an up turned crate with the expanse of desert behind.
Snapshot measures 3.5 x 5.75” with edge tears (loss), gloss marks, and corner creases from an earlier mount.
Beautiful evidence. Late 19th century clothing to denim overalls being worked hard. Early snapshot measures 3 x 4 1/8", b/w tonal in person with heavy gelatin at edges. Scrapbook residue to back of heavy stock. ...