Object Details
- photographer
- Mydans, Carl
- Description
- Early in 1937, Mydans traveled to Texas to compile his first photo essay for LIFE magazine, covering everything from the state's last great cattle drive to its tough oil towns. This image, however, would not be published until 1939. According to the magazine caption, this short-horned steer is being cut from the herd by two young cow ponies in an effort to develop their hooves and expert footing (Feb. 13, 1939).
- Mydans later recalled his frightened reaction after developing the picture; he said a photographer often concentrates so intently on what he is seeing that he is not aware of danger.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- 1937
- ID Number
- 2005.0228.025
- accession number
- 2005.0228
- catalog number
- 2005.0228.025
- Object Name
- photograph
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 20 in x 30 in; 50.8 cm x 76.2 cm
- place made
- United States: Texas
- Related Publication
- Life Magazine
- Mydans, Carl. Carl Mydans, Photojournalist
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Photographic History
- Photography
- Carl Mydans
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_1303275
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-1490-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
