Vintage Postcard: Gaspe (Quebec) Pioneer farm boy and ox cart
This is a historic view of a young Gaspe, Quebec farm boy leaning against an ox which is hitched up to a cart carrying lumber. The reverse of this vintage card is postmarked July 15th, 1937, Peoria Illlinois (USA).
Postmarked Charrette a boeuf en Gaspesie – Ox Cart on Gaspe peninsula, P.Q. – C.R. 11.
Publisher
Published by H.V. Henderson, West Bathurst, N.B. Scenic Postals, Views Albums, Enlargements, Amateur Finishing, Souvenirs etc. for Tourists
Address
Mr. Harry Lindahls, Jr., Powers Lake, Genoa City, Wisconsin
Message on the back of the card
We saw a lot of ox-carts + dog carts on our trip. Took some pictures of them too.
How’s swimming this summer.
Remember me to your folks.
Edgar
I found a possible mention of Harry Lindahl Jr. or Sr. at this website presenting An Early History of Weimer, Sparta, Genoa and Gilbert, Minnesota.
Excerpt:
“Tradition has it that the first hotel was the Gilbert Hotel, operated by Logue and Fitzgerald. Later the Commercial Hotel was operated in the Bailey Block, and this was operated by George Grange who was followed by Anton Zolakar. The First National Bank was established in 1908 . . . . . Under Mr. Hoel, Harry Lindahl first served as Cashier, and he was succeeded by John Seman. At that time Miss Lillian Havila was promoted to the position of Assistant Cashier.”
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That boy looks like he is used to posing for pictures.
I see your cards are the real thing – real vintage postcards. I love them! Evelyn, I have postcards up for Marie’s PFF!
Wonderful card! He looks quite comfortable with the ox. Great history.
There appears to be clouds in the background on this card. It isn’t a real photo, is it? Most of these early images the sky is very washed out and there appears to be no clouds. I’ve a friend who ‘enhances’ these old images with clouds, and they add a lot to the character of the image. This is a great photo!
I love this postcard. It really represents how it was to work a farm. Great photo and great info.
Look like it is from Asian, the way we used to have ox as carrier.
Yes, I think oxen have been used everywhere in agrarian societies. They are the number 1 beast of burden.
One of the reasons I publish these postcards is so that my young students who live in near Montreal can see what farm life is like that.
Evelyn in Montreal
Every now and again I’ll find a historical footnote about one of my cards, too. It makes the people seem more real, as though they’re still here even though I never knew them.
Beautiful card. Interesting post. It’s quite shocking to read that 70 years ago dog carts were still quite common in the Quebec area. In the 19th century there were a lot of protests against this kind of carts in the Netherlands, and were forbidden here.
Peoria!……My grandparents were from Peoria, Illinois and are buried out there in a huge family plot.
Great postcard!….I love the portrait postcards.
The young boy doesn’t look too happy to have his picture taken.
Have a beautiful weekend
This is so pretty. I rarely come across vintage postcards it’s a real treat so see one. Thanks for sharing.
Hi!
That’s a very nice vintage postcard! I love old photos and postcards. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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I love on old postcards that they just have a general address, I wonder how long it took to deliver it to the recipient.
A very interesting card. It ties in very well with one of your earlier ones of dog carts.
What a delightful card. His relaxed pose and expression are priceless. I even found myself string at the way the rope drapes down!
It’s so nice to hear from you after your trip Stateside.
This is one of my favourite postcards, although it wasn’t until I scanned it that I realized how nice the pose was.
Happy Friendship Friday!
Evelyn in Montreal