Shepherd's Crook. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to catch sheep by the rear leg and to prod them, made of iron, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife ... More
Two-Piece Suit. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Ready-made suit made of striped worsted, available through mail order catalog and local stores, ca. 1935 Source: Pedroli, Pete The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertak... More
Medicinal Containers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Vicks Vaporub and Mitchell Essence Ginger (decongestants); powdered alum box (gargle and douche); Ourine box (sore ears); Mitchell Essence ginger bottle; Vaseline jelly (lubric... More
Leather-Trimming Gauges. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie With a pocket knife inserted into the tinned notch, these blocks are used to trim irregular strips of rawhide into even-width, beveled thongs for braided lariats, hackamores, a... More
Saddle Blanket. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Machine woven in ca. 1950, the blanket is placed under the saddle to cushion the horse's withers and haunches and to soak up sweat The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a c... More
Overshoe Liners. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete These sheepskin inner shoes were said to be locally made ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at t... More
Coffee Pot. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Thread spool finial, rolled aluminum, makes twelve cups, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife... More
Hay Hooks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to handle bulky bales of hay, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress... More
Anvil. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made from iron railroad rail, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of C... More
Macardy Knotted to Bosal. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Ortega, Luis Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Macardy knotted onto bosal to form a pair of closed reins and a lead line; hackamore is made of rawhide and horsehair The Paradise Valley Folklife Project ... More
Hair Twister. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of pine in 1978, twists horsehair into a cord when the block is rotated on the spidle, the cord is then braided or twisted into a rope The Paradise... More
Long Stirrup Covers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Cut and carved by Paradise Valley buckaroo about 1960; this long type of taps now used largely for show Source: Miller, Fred Maker: Boggio, Harold The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentat... More
Rocking Chair Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used for cattle and horses, brand recorded by Gerhard Miller, Sr. of Paradise Valley in 1886, has remained in the family The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation ... More
J Sheep Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Iron brand used by John G. Taylor to brand the owner's mark onto the jaw or horn or sheep The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken ... More
Wheelock Mannequin. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Made for Smithsonian Exhibition, 1980, clothed with items 178-184 Maker: Rickman, Vernon, Smithsonian Institution The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Ame... More
H Sheep Stamp. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Pine stamp used by James R. Harvey Co. of Paradise Valley (ca. 1930), for stamping the shorn backs of sheep with paint The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural docu... More
Stock Saddle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Made ca. 1930; many Nevada buckaroos preferred this saddle's features: one centrally placed cinch (center-fired, single-rigged) and an unswelled pommel (slick fork) with bucking rolls Make... More
Coffee Can. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
2 1/2 lb., tinned zinc can marked "Folger's Golden Gate/Steel Cut Coffee" for regional appeal, ca. 1930 Maker: Folger's, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project under... More
Cowboy Boots. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Dress shoes belonging to lender's father, Steve Boggio, ca. 1935; note the stitching on the square toe and the undercut heels The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultur... More
Stock Saddle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Probably made in Wyoming ca. 1950, this typical ranch saddle displays a swelled pommel, and has leather coverings, rosettes, and iron D rings to hold the single cotton cinch; t... More
Pack Saddle Pad. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Canvas, stitched to a horsehair pad to made a protective blanket to use under a heavy pack saddle, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation p... More
Sauce Pan. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Aluminum, marked "Wear Ever" ca. 1950 Public domain photograph of bowl, vase, cup, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project ... More
Corkscrew. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Manufactured ca. 1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Parad... More
Black "Slicker". Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Rubberized cloth, ca. 1955 Public domain photograph of a coat, clothing, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project w... More
Beer Bottles. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Molded glass bottle probably American; ceramic bottle is from Germany Public domain photograph of a bottle, vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folkli... More
Metal Cheek Plate Blanks - Public domain engraving
Maker: Faupel, Leonard, Winnemucca, Nevada Two steel blanks with areas outlined for silver inlay, one steel blank inlaid with silver, one plate cut from a silver sheet and engraved for use as overlay
Running Iron (Circle). Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to mark or alter brands, the circle is held in tension by two sticks The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Cen... More
Hat, Neckerchief, and Boots. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...
Clothing for Smithsonian Exhibit mannequin, originally worn by Chuck Wheelock, the hat with pheasant feather was bought at Stockman's store in Winnemucca, the boots were made by Paul Bond Source: Wheelock, Chuc... More
Sawbuck. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Maker: Stewart, Leslie Following a traditional design, this device for cutting stove and fireplace wood was made as a prop for the 1980 Smithsonian Exhibit by Leslie Stewart The Paradise Valley Folklife Projec... More
Farm Journal, 1906. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Popular magazine that found its way to the ranching frontier Maker: Wilmer Atkinson Company, Philadelphia, Pa. ca. 1906 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural doc... More
Egg Beater. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Factory-made, ca. 1923; considered a symbol of progress and modernization in the ranch kitchen The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undert... More
Macardy. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Twisted horsehair hair rope locally called a "macardy," from the Mexican-Spanish mecate, for maguey-fiber rope, Nevada State Prison, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Proj... More
J B Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Maker: Seymour Riley, Paradise Valley, Nevada Brand recorded by James Byrnes of Winnemucca in 1874; similar brand used by Harvey and then Joe Boggio; this iron made ca. 1935 by... More
Italian Sweater. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Knit by Joe Boggio's aunt, Silvia Forgnone, in his hometown of Passo Breve, Italy, as a gift for him, ca. 1938 Maker: Forgnone, Silvia; Passobreve, Italy The Paradise Valley F... More
Miller and Tietjen Catalogue. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collect...
"Catalogue No. 6," source of supply and design for Leonard Faupel's handmade bits and spurs; ca. 1950 Source: Faupel, Marguerite and Wesley Maker: Miller and Tietjen, Reno, Nevada The Paradise Valley Folklife ... More
Stirring Paddle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Factory-made, oak, ca. 1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The... More
Spurs with Small Rowel. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
English-type hunting spur used by some buckaroos; this example has a brass rowel stamped "ROY," made ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the America... More
Black Hat. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Made of felt with narrow buckled belt around crown, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Li... More
Chinese Glazed Spouted Soy Sauce Jar
Imported between 1870 and 1910; reflects the presence of Chinese laborers on the Central Pacific Railroad and in local mines and shops
Bridle with Curb Bit. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie "Salinas" type curb bit made by Garcia, bridle has flat split reins with romal, a kind of attached quirt Maker: Garcia Bit and Spur, Elko, Nevada The Paradise Valley Folklife ... More
First Aid Kit. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Contains bandages, salves, and a snake-bite device, marked "Boyt 8-43" The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Fol... More
Wooden Chest. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to store clothes, coverlets, books and toys, made by local buckaroo Goeppner using imported factory-made hinges, nails, and locks; the pine boards, wrought iron handles, t... More
Horseshoes. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Left horseshoe marked "#F JAPAN"; right "lucky" horseshoe displayed over door of bunkhouse in Smithsonian Exhibition The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the ... More
Wooden-Handled Utensils. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Typical of ranch utensils in the period from 1880 to 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center ... More
Wall Cabinet on Brackets. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Probably made in the area abut 1890, the cabinet reflects Germanic design, frequently used for medicinal containers The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documen... More
Candle Holder. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Commercial lacquered tin candle holder from the 1950s The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at t... More
Lithograph of "Grain and Stock Ranch" of Carrel & Stock, Paradise Vall...
Now the 96 Ranch. From Thompson and West's History of Nevada, ca. 1881; this view is typical of commercially published county histories Maker: Britton and Rey, San Francisco, California
Low Laced Thong Stool. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Made by an itinerant Mexican vaquero (buckaroo) on a Paradise Valley ranch ca. 1935; it differs from stools made by Anglo buckaroos in its concave seat of laced thongs and its short, chamfered legs Maker: Garci... More
Short Stirrup Covers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Maker: Capriola, J.M., Elko, Nevada Snouted taps made ca. 1960; these shorter stirrup covers have largely replaced the longer types used formerly The Paradise Valley Folklife ... More
Wash Basin. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie White enamel ironwork used for a wash-up and shave The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the ... More
Sougan Cover. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used with sougan and other bedding to make bedroll, fastened with hooks, made of canvas, ca. 1965 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project und... More
Cheek Plates and Blanks with Stars
Maker: Faupel, Leonard, Winnemucca, Nevada One steel plate with silver inlay on edge of shank; two steel blanks with star pattern
Yellow "Slicker". Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Rubberized cloth, ca. 1965; yellow makes the rider more visible than darker colors The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the ... More
Chinese Glazed Flared-Mouth Wine Jar
Imported between 1870 and 1910; reflects the presence of Chinese laborers on the Central Pacific Railroad and in local mines and shops
H Sheep Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Iron stamp used to brand the owner's mark onto the jaw or horn of sheep, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the A... More
Sweater. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Button-front, navy-blue "Sportswear," ca. 1960 Public domain photograph of a coat, clothing, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valle... More
Portrait of William F. Stock., ca. 1890
Such photographs were mounted in molded plaster frames in the the homes of successful Western pioneer families. Stock, born in 1837 in Hesse-Kassel; he anglicized his name before arriving in Nevada from Califor... More
Cuffs. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Commercially made ca. 1920 from leather and brass; used to protect shirt and wrists and for display Source: Miller, Alvin The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by... More
Toolbox for Horseshoeing. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Locally-made box for horseshoeing tools The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of ... More
Quirt. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Miller, Alvin Maker: Visalia Stock Saddle Company, California Riding crop ordered from noted California saddlery firm, ca. 1935 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More
Fry Pan. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Cast iron, marked "5X," factory-made ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congre... More
Reading Matter in Camp. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Oklahoma Crude, by Marc Norman, 1973; and History of Russia by George Vernadsky, 1962 Source: Pembroke, Herb The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American... More
Hay Hooks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to handle bulky bales of hay, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress... More
Gloves. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Tanned deerhide, made by Paiute Indian ranch hand, Harvey Cracker, on the Boggio's Sperry Ranch, ca. 1940 Maker: Cracker, Harvey The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cul... More
Rasp. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Used to smooth the hoof before nailing on the shoe, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Cent... More
Thermometer. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Displayed over door of bunkhouse in 1980 Smithsonian Exhibition, made ca. 1920 Maker: Taylor, Rochester, N.Y. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation... More
Ashtray Holder. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection
Source: Fischer, Walter and Irene A local buckaroo-made device from a hame and four "Diamond Hot Forged" horseshoes, ca. 1970 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertake... More
Cattlemen's Ledger - Public domain dedication image
Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Used from 1905 into the 1930s by the Paradise Valley Cattle Growers Protective Association, the book is a typical document of self-interest groups in the West