Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. This photograph depicts a scene from Earl's Ranch in Fossil, Oregon, taken in 1929. It shows a large herd of sheep grazing on a hillside with a shepherd overseeing them from the ridge above. The landscape is typical of the rural terrain in the Pacific Northwest, marked by rolling hills and sparse vegetation.Earl's Ranch was known for raising sheep, an important industry in Oregon during this time. Shepherding was a demanding occupation, requiring constant management of the flock to ensure their safety and health. In the late 1920s, Oregon's sheep industry was at its peak, contributing significantly to the local economy. Fossil, Oregon, is situated in a semi-arid region, making ranching a vital part of its agricultural output.The text visible in the photo reads "Earl's Ranch Fossil Ore." and these words are part of the caption. The black photo corners visible indicate that this photograph was likely mounted in an album.
Price: 22 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-27T14:49:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: shepherd, hillside, ranch, grazing, livestock, Pacific Northwest
Theme: animals, community life, domestic & family life, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
