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Horse trading day in Dallas in front of the courthouse. Men mingle around the street with horses and buggies looking to make a deal.

Title
Horse Trading Day in Dallas
Date
1895
Local Identifier
MSS0032-0013
Subject (MeSH)
Commerce
Urbanization
Agriculture
Subject (LCSH)
Horse trading
Markets
Geographic Coverage
Dallas (Tex.)
Type
Image
Extent
20.6 x 25.5 cm.
Dimensions
Photo
Digital Date
2011
Biographical Note
In the 1890s, Dallas was a center for horse-trading, which took place the first Monday of every month near the courthouse (opened in 1892), which is seen in the left background of this photo. Today the same courthouse houses the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture.
Finding Aid
https://utsouthwestern.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/71
Collection
History of Medicine Collection
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Usage Statement
Use of this item is managed by UT Southwestern Special Collections Library and Archives. Please contact the Special Collections Library and Archives at archives@utsouthwestern.edu regarding use.
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