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MONTANA: DANCE HALL, c1869. The Hurdy Gurdy House, Virginia, Montana. Engraving by H. W. Herrick, from Beyond the Mississippi by Albert D. Richardson, 1869
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MONTANA: DANCE HALL, c1869. The Hurdy Gurdy House, Virginia, Montana. Engraving by H. W. Herrick, from Beyond the Mississippi by Albert D. Richardson, 1869
MONTANA: DANCE HALL, c1869. The Hurdy Gurdy House, Virginia, Montana. Engraving by H.W. Herrick, from Beyond the Mississippi by Albert D. Richardson, 1869
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1869 Bottle Dance Dancer Dancing Montana Saloon Virginia City Dance Hall Herrick
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This engraving transports us back to the wild west of 1869 Montana, specifically to the Hurdy Gurdy House in Virginia City. The image captures the lively atmosphere of a dance hall, bustling with activity and brimming with character. In this snapshot of history, we see men and women dressed in mid-19th century clothing, engaging in spirited dancing amidst the rustic charm of the saloon. The room is adorned with vintage decor, including a carousel collection that adds an element of whimsy to the scene. A dog can be spotted near one corner, perhaps enjoying the music or hoping for scraps from revelers. The engraving by H. W. Herrick beautifully showcases both the interior details and energy within this establishment. It offers a glimpse into a time when dance halls were at their peak popularity as social gathering places for communities seeking entertainment and connection. As we observe this moment frozen in time, it sparks our imagination about what life was like during those frontier days - where laughter filled the air, friendships were forged over drinks at the bar, and dancers twirled across worn wooden floors late into moonlit nights. This print serves as a reminder that even though times have changed dramatically since then, there's something timeless about human connection through music and movement - an enduring desire to come together and celebrate life's joys.
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