Ox Drawn Wagon Collection

Pioneer family on the Oregon Trail
Covered wagon of a homesteader family heading west with their belongings. Hand-colored engraving combined with a photograph

Mongol nomads moving camp
Medieval Tartar yurts and wagons moving camp. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Families in covered wagons crossing the plains. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Wagon train of pioneers moving west, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oxen dying of thirst on a wagon trail
A desperate situation, the death of oxen pulling a covered wagon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Covered wagon on the prairie
A " prairie schooner" heading west. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oregon Trail pioneers on the Great Plains
Families in covered wagons crossing the plains. Hand-colored engraving combined with photo of western Nebraska

Pioneers moving west, early 1800s
Pioneers emigrating to the Mississippi Valley, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Jean-Gabriel Eynard two servants ox-drawn wagon
Jean-Gabriel Eynard with two servants and an ox-drawn wagon; Jean-Gabriel Eynard (Swiss, 1775 - 1863); about 1850; Daguerreotype

Family in a covered wgon
Family with many children traveling in a covered wagon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wagon train bound for Texas
Wagon train of settlers leaving for Texas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Covered wagons crossing the mountains
Covered wagons crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains into California. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Army expedition on the prairie, 1850s
Supply wagons and US troops crossing the Great Plains, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Covered wagon entering Kentucky through Cumberland Gap. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wagon train on the National Road, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wagon train crossing the mountains, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Covered wagons at the Plaza, the end of Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Thirsty oxen finding water along a westward wagon trail, Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Covered wagon of a homesteader family heading west with their belongings, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hannibals army crossing the Alps to invade Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journeying through History: The Mighty Ox-Drawn Wagon" Step back in time with HSET2A-00007 as we delve into the fascinating world of ox-drawn wagons. From Mongol nomads moving camp to pioneers venturing west, these iconic vehicles have played a pivotal role in shaping our past. In the vast expanse of the Great Plains, HSET2A-00111 tells a tale of resilience and survival as oxen battle thirst on treacherous wagon trails. Their determination mirrors that of pioneer families on the Oregon Trail, seeking new beginnings amidst untamed landscapes. As the early 1800s unfold, pioneers embark on an arduous journey towards uncharted territories. With covered wagons serving as their steadfast companions, they brave harsh conditions while forging paths into unknown frontiers - forever etching their names into history books. Yet not all journeys were born out of hope; some were driven by desperation. After the Emancipation Proclamation, freed slaves sought refuge from oppression aboard these trusty carriages - symbols of newfound freedom and dreams yet to be realized. Picture this: a family nestled within a covered wagon, traversing mountains that stand tall against their aspirations. These courageous souls defy nature's obstacles and embrace uncertainty head-on as they inch closer to their destination. But danger lurks even in open spaces - prairie fires threaten lives and livelihoods alike. Covered wagons become vessels for salvation as families escape impending disaster with flames licking at their heels. Today, let us marvel at these timeless icons that carried dreams across continents and generations. The ox-drawn wagon stands not only as a testament to human resilience but also serves as a reminder that progress is often forged through adversity. So next time you see one crossing your path or hear its creaking wheels echoing tales from centuries ago, take a moment to appreciate how far we've come.