Hair Chaps. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Also called "woolies," made of angora goat hide, ca. 1935; later hair chaps began to be replaced by hairless, wider "batwing" and "chinks" type chaps Source: Cassinelli, Bob The Paradise Valley Folklife Projec... More
Hoof Parers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to pull off shoes and trim hooves, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Li... More
U-Grille. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Made ca. 1960 from an iron rod, this device was used to hold cooking pot over fire, easily carried on horseback, often in a bag behind the saddle cantle The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More
Fiador. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Loveland, Frank Source: Miller, Alvin Made from a halter with a braided, rawhide hackamore, a twisted cotton rope, and a macardy; the last makes a pair of closed reins and a lead or tie line The Paradis... More
Running Iron in Pouch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Two iron parts screw together and a stick handle is inserted in the pipe end Source: Fischer, Walter and Irene The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Americ... More
Bar U Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Fred Iron used on horses from 1922 to 1937 by J.C. Cathcart of Paradise Valley, then traded to the Lye Ranch, who traded it to David E. Cathcart The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultu... More
Cheek Plates with Inlays and Blank
Maker: Faupel, Leonard, Winnemucca, Nevada Bottom cheek plate blank in popular "Lady's Leg" pattern; top "Chileno" cheek plate displays silver inlay on the high arch; middle cheek plate blank made of 3/16-inch ... More
Enameled Pan. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Gray ironware cooking utensils have been common on ranches since the 1880s, this pan made ca. 1940 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife ... More
Hobbles. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Fastened to front legs of an animal likely to wander off on the range, commercially-made ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by t... More
Muffler. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Commercially-made wool plaid scarf, ca. 1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description... More
Jean Jacket. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Denim, also called "jumper," ca. 1970 Maker: Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, California The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken... More
Trivet. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Hand-wrought iron device found at a quartz refining site near Hardscrabble Camp; may have held a smelting pot with many smaller crucibles The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation proje... More
Reader's Digest, 1942. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Popular magazine that found its way to the ranching frontier Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The ... More
Family Photo Album - Victorian era public domain image
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Commercial product of the 1880s, a typical Victorian-era object often displayed in the parlor to provide discrete entertainment and the portray the family structure
Awl. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Handmade tool, made ca. 1940 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise V... More
Bunkhouse Wood Box. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of wood and reinforced with tin, ca. 1940, this container was large enough to hold cooking and heating wood for a week The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural... More
Bunkhouse Kitchen Table. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie This pine table was used in the Bradshaw cabin since ca. 1950 and is marked with brands from the "96," it follows a traditional pattern of canted corners covered with oilcloth,... More
Griddle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Made of cast iron, ca. 1960; used both indoors and out The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library ... More
Pack Saddle with Full Rigging. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collec...
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Even after pickup trucks changed life in the 1950s, pack animals continued to haul supplies into the back country; this type is called a "saw buck;" a factory product from ca. ... More
Metal Utensils. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of metal, 1910-1940 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Pa... More
Shirt and Trousers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Wheelock, Chuck Clothing for Smithsonian Exhibit mannequin, originally worn by Chuck Wheelock, the trousers were made by Levi Strauss and the shirt by Panhandle Slim The Paradise Valley Folklife Projec... More
High Curb Bit. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Iron bit marked "Buermanns," was so inexpensive in the 1930s that it was called the "dollar and a half" The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertake... More
War Bag and Pouch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Also called a "War Sack," used by buckaroos to carry clothing and personal gear, marked with a 96 brand; the tan fold-over pouch carries items for shaving and washing The Para... More
Bunkhouse Wall Shelves. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Made for Smithsonian Exhibition, 1980 Public domain photograph of table, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Projec... More
Sample Quilt. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Quilt made by Viola or Frances Case from samples of men's suiting that their father, J.B. Case, sold at his mercantile store in Paradise Valley; ca. 1920 The Paradise Valley F... More
Coal and Wood Burning Stove. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...
Source: Pedroli, Pete Served for cooking and heating in the bunkhouse; made ca. 1940 Maker: C. Stove & Range Co./Sheffield, Ala. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undert... More
Fry Pan. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Hollow handle helps prevent burned hands, made of rolled tin, ca. 1950 Maker: Acme N.Y. Stamping Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation proj... More
Alligator Pliers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Alligator pliers used to clinch off nails in hoof; hoof parer used to pull off shoes and trim hooves, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentatio... More
Lined Gloves. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Pigskin gloves with machine-knitted wool liners, bought ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at th... More
Blacksmithing Tongs. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Long-snouted iron devices used by blacksmiths to hold pieces in the making, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the ... More
"Nutria Quality Stetson". Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Inscription: "The Nevadan;" sold at Parker's in Reno ca. 1960 Maker: Stetson The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife ... More
Candle Holder. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Converted from an eight-ounce can of Del Monte tomato sauce, 1978 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at ... More
96 Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Brand recorded in 1914 by the William Stock Farming Co. of Paradise Valley and used by Stock's grandson, Leslie Stewart, at the Ninety Six Ranch; this iron was made ca. 1975 with a perforated pipe handle to red... More
Chinks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Found on Grayson Ranch Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a... More
Shaving Stand. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie In time, this elegant device, produced about 1930, might be relegated to the bunkhouse from the ranch house; the glass held soap and the open loop held lather brush needed to s... More
Hunting Knife with Scabbard. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Marked "MARBLE/GLADSTONE/MICH./Pat.D 1918 (?)" on the knife and "JB/1930" on the sheath, this item was used for many purposes by the buckaroo The Paradise Valley Folklife Proj... More
Horse Castrator. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Device held the sperm ducts while the testes were cut free, made of leather and oak, ca. 1925 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project underta... More
Quilted Coverlet. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Double wedding ring pattern, made by Catherine Stewart from pieced cotton scraps found on the Ninety Six Ranch, ca. 1930 Maker: Stewart, Catherine The Paradise Valley Folklife... More
High Stool. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Fischer, Walter and Irene Made by buckaroo ca. 1945; note the splayed legs and deep skirts under the seat with rounded corners Maker: Heller, Wayne "Lupey" The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cu... More
Kerosene Lantern. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete ca. 1950, common in ranch houses and bunkhouses, even after electricity was available Maker: Paull's The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken b... More
Butcher Knife. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Handle marked with 96 brand, made of wood, steel, and brass, factory-made ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the ... More
Enamelware Plates. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Grey and white enameled ironware, left plate marked "K.E.R. Sweden, 24 cms," ca. 1950; common on Nevada ranches The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentati... More
Lash Cinch with Rope. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Goes over top of the pack load, factory made, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at ... More
Underwear and Socks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Wheelock, Chuck Clothing for Smithsonian Exhibit mannequin, originally worn by Chuck Wheelock, the underwear was made by Penman's The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation proje... More
Iron Sheep Shears. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to shear sheep and to cut leather and horsehair for craft work, has spring handles, made of iron Maker: Campbell, England The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultu... More
Spade Bit with Lady's Leg Design
Source: Miller, Alvin Steel spade bit with silver facing engraved to represent a woman's gartered leg on cheek plate Maker: Staunton Co., Winnemucca, Nevada
Hair Chaps. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Angora goat hide chaps, ca. 1920 Maker: Capriola, J.M., Elko, Nevada The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center a... More
Bunkhouse Side Chair. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made ca. 1940 for the Bradshaw line camp cabin, the plank construction of this chair is a modern, western variation of a traditional European type The Paradise Valley Folklife... More
Spurs with 10-Point Rowel. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Steel and silver spurs marked with initials "LPM" of original owner and "Rocking Chair" Iron of the Gerhard Miller Ranch; ca. 1950 Maker: Miller and Tietjen, San Francisco, California The... More
Chinks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Cut down from a pair of batwing chaps purchased by Stewart's father, originally bought in 1938 Maker: N. Porter Company, Phoenix, Arizona The Paradise Valley Folklife Project ... More
Tan Hat. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Inscription: "Resistol;" made of felt and plastic thongs stitched into crown, bought ca. 1975 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project underta... More
Coffee Can Mouse Trap. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Lid balanced and baited over half-filled coffee can of water; placed at end of bench, made for Smithsonian Exhibition, 1980 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentat... More
Adobe Brick, ca. 1875. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Molded, sun-dried mud bricks, made in Paradise Valley; these were used in the Lye Butchershop and Smokehouse, ca. 1875 Source: Lye Butchershop and Smokehouse The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural... More
Spur Heel Arch Blanks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Faupel, Leonard, Winnemucca, Nevada Cut from 1/8-in-thick steel, these parts make up the heel arch of a spur; blank at right inlaid with silver The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural docume... More
Wooden Bunkhouse Bench. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Made for Smithsonian Exhibition, 1980, the bench is marked with "96," JD," and "C6" brands, typical on ranch furniture in the region, and is made according to a traditional design The Pa... More
Running Iron (Bar). Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to mark or alter brands Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise V... More
Horseshoeing Hammer. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Specialized claw-type hammer Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Th... More
Double Square Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Iron recorded as a trade in 1909 from I.V. Butler to John G. Taylor and Jason Edson of Winnemucca; later traded to a Clover Valley firm, "lost" in 1936, then located and used by F.E. Gorha... More
Cast-Iron Stew Pot. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
ca. 1940 Source: Pedroli, Pete Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More
Photo of Earthenware Saucer - Public domain dedication
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Commerical glazed earthenware, marked "Buffalo China," ca. 1930
Tea Service. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Commercial pressed-glass products, ca. 1940 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library... More
Shotgun Chaps. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Fred This narrow type of chaps was made ca. 1945 and used by Miller's father; note the set-in pockets Maker: Walt Goldsmith Saddlers, San Francisco, California The Paradise Valley Folklife Proj... More
Pack Cover. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of canvas with ten metal eyes for tie-down ropes, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife C... More
Bucking Rolls. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to hold rider's legs in place, this pair is a factory product from ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Am... More
Utensil Box. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of pine, handmade on the Stewart ranch, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at t... More
Curry Comb and Brush. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie For grooming a horse's coat, commercially-made ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at... More
Rag Rug. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made about 1935 by Edith Stock Stewart from scraps of cotton cloth used on the Ninety Six Ranch Maker: Stewart, Edith (Stock) The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultur... More
Metal Cheek Plate Patterns. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collectio...
Maker: Faupel, Leonard, Winnemucca, Nevada Pattern at right cut from coffee can, others from sheet zinc and a tobacco tin The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by... More
Oregon Short Line. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Attached under the horse's belly to the inner face of both stirrups to keep them down during rough rides The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation proj... More
Schoolgirl Cookbooks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Made from school composition books in 1905 and 1910 by Viola C. Case and Mrs. J.W. Baker, both of whom recorded local recipes The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultur... More
Family Bible. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Christian Workers Holy Bible; includes four-generation family record of the Stock/Stewart family in Paradise Valley Maker: John Winston; Philadelphia, PA; ca. 1905 The Paradis... More
The Ladies' World, ca. 1907. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Popular magazine that found its way to the ranching frontier Maker: S.H. Moore Company, New York N.Y. 1907 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation pr... More
Brown Oval Bottle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Two-mold glass bottles, glass stopper with cork, ca. 1910 Maker: Roth & Co., San Francisco, California The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation projec... More
Bottles. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Two-mold glass bottles, ca. 1910 Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congres... More
Reverse P's Sheep Stamp. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Iron stamp used by Gill Predia (ca. 1915), later used by the Siard Operation, for stamping the shorn backs of sheep with paint The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultu... More
Hair Chaps. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Angora goat hide chaps, ca. 1920 Maker: Capriola, J.M., Elko, Nevada The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center a... More
Razor Strop. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Referred to as an "Arabian Shell Winchester" strop and used to sharpen straight-edge razors, made ca. 1940 Maker: Winchester The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentat... More
Blue Jeans. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Cotton denim with copper buttons, ca. 1957 Maker: Blue Bell Wrangler The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center a... More
Cowboy Boots. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Typical western riding boots made ca. 1960; note the decorative stitching and undercut heel employed by the manufacturer Maker: Leddy, Fort Worth, Texas The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More
Ditty Bag. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Pouch for personal items, carried behind the saddle, made of denim trouser leg, ca. 1965 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken b... More
Box for Horseshoe Nails. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie "Capewell" box for standard 2-inch nails, ca. 1970 Maker: Capewell The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklif... More
Sougan. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Maker: Stewart, Edith (Stock) This pieced cotton quilt was made about 1935 and used with a sougan cover to make bedroll The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural doc... More
Bull Head Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Iron first recorded by Jason Farrel of Paradise Valley in 1884, used by Jordan Valley Stock Co. until 1915 when it went to the Bliss Ranch of Golconda The Paradise Valley Folklife Project... More
Leather-Work Needles. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to work rawhide into braiding, also known as marlinspikes, ca. 1940 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American F... More
Neckstrap with Bell. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Hung on a trained "bell" mule or mare with the chain end linked to a rope for securing an animal, machine-made ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation p... More
Lead Line and Halter. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie For pack animals, made of leather, metal, and cotton, machine-made, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Americ... More
Salt-Shaker. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Molded glass, celluloid lid, ca. 1955 Maker: MacDonald & Gehm, New York, N.Y. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Ameri... More
Work Stool. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Used on the Boggio Ranch since ca. 1960, this stool has an unusual design of five-sided legs with lateral attachment to a long block projecting below the covered seat The Para... More
Neckerchief. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Also called a "scarf," made of silk, ca. 1965 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Libra... More
Deer Skull. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Displayed in gable of bunkhouse in 1980 Smithsonian Exhibition The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Ce... More
Quarter Circle H Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Fred Brand acquired by George J. Miller of Paradise Valley in 1935 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Li... More
Rawhide Riata. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Made of braided rawhide Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley... More
C Reverse S Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Hinged for easier packing; first recorded by George D. Bliss of Golconda in 1885 and traded to the Bull Head Cattle Co. of Winnemucca and Reno in 1946 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project... More
Side Chair with Thong Seat. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collectio...
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Based on a European folk design, the wooden slat or ladder-back side chair was often given a laced rawhide thong seat like this in America, made probably between 1880 and 1910 ... More
Portrait of Wilhelmina (Wahague) Stock, ca. 1890
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Such photographs were mounted in molded plaster frames in the the homes of successful pioneer families in the West People in photograph: Stock, Wilhelmina (Wahague)
T E Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used only on horses, iron first recorded by Abel and Curtner of Willow Point in 1916 and later traded to Winnemucca firms The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation... More
Bunkbed. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Made for 1980 Smithsonian Exhibition, the bed is space-efficient, inexpensive, and follows local preference for light colors in dark bunkhouses The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a... More
Bosal. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of braided rawhide; with a leather thong attached, it becomes a light-weight halter The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken b... More
Saturday Evening Post, 1929. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Popular magazine that found its way to the ranching frontier The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Cent... More
7 U P Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Brand first recorded by J.P. Byrnes of Paradise Valley in 1902, then in 1916 by Gideon Forgnone and Steve Boggio; this iron made by local Paradise Valley blacksmith in ca. 1930... More