Horses were critical to the success of Iowa’s farms and local industry. They pulled plows, delivered goods and hauled materials, allowed for faster travel, and much more. A selection of reproduction photographs from the State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City are seen in the case for the Pull of Horses exhibition. While these photos are not available to view online, the State Historical Society of Iowa has an excellent collection of images by A.M. Wettach and others which give an authentic depiction of rural and industrial life in Iowa.
In the case:
Each object in the cases is marked with a corresponding number unless otherwise noted.
22. Young girl on mule in barnyard, ca. 1940
Reproduction
Wettach Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City
23. Stacking hay with horse powered elevator, ca 1890, Richmond IA
Reproduction
Farms and Farming Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City
24. Kenny White of Salem, IA and his pony, Dolly, carrying water to field workers c. 1939
Reproduction
Wettach Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City
25. Margaret, Caroline, Dwight, and Dorothy Jorgensen with horse, Van Buren County, IA 1940s
Reproduction
Wettach Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City
26. Horses with heavy harness in snow ca. 1885, rural Kensett IA
Reproduction
Farms and Farming Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City
27. Lumber workers in winter, ca. 1905
Reproduction
Business and Industry Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa – Iowa City