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First Butterfields Overland stagecoach, Atchison, Kansas, 1866
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First Butterfields Overland stagecoach, Atchison, Kansas, 1866
Butterfields Overland mail-coach starting out for California, 1866.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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1860s 1866 Courier Frontier Great Plains Horse Journey Kansas Mail Plains Prairie Stage Stage Coach Transportation Travel West Western Atchison
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This print takes us back to the year 1866 in Atchison, Kansas, where we witness the iconic sight of the first Butterfields Overland stagecoach embarking on its journey to California. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this woodcut illustration from the 19th century beautifully captures a significant moment in American history. The image showcases a vintage scene that exudes heritage and tradition. As we gaze upon it, we are transported to an era when courageous pioneers embarked on perilous journeys across the vast western frontier. The stagecoach stands proudly amidst the prairie landscape, symbolizing not only a means of transportation but also a lifeline connecting communities across North America. With horses harnessed and ready for action, this mail-coach represents more than just delivery; it embodies resilience and determination. It reminds us of how crucial communication was during those times as people eagerly awaited news from distant lands. As we delve into this piece of artistry, our imagination runs wild with thoughts of dusty trails and breathtaking landscapes along the Great Plains. This visual masterpiece serves as a window into an era long gone but forever etched in our collective memory. Let this enchanting print transport you back to an age when adventure beckoned at every turn—a tribute to those who braved unknown territories in pursuit of progress and opportunity.
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