A young American cowboy with his packet of Balto Cigarettes
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A young American cowboy with his packet of Balto Cigarettes
A young American cowboy with his packet of Balto American Taste Cigarettes. Date: 1934
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Media ID 14342816
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Advertorial Cowboy Lasso Outfit Packet Rene Rope Shadow Smoker Smokes Spurs Stetson Taste Vincent
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a young American cowboy takes a moment's respite from his daily labor, his profile silhouetted against the harsh desert sun. His weathered Stetson hat casts a deep shadow over his face, shielding him from the unforgiving light. In his calloused hands, he clutches a packet of Balto American Taste Cigarettes, the brand name subtly visible in the top left corner. The cowboy's outfit is complete with worn denim trousers, a checkered shirt, and a leather belt adorned with ornate silver spurs. A coiled rope lies at his feet, a testament to his skill and proficiency in the art of horsemanship. The image captures the essence of the American West, a time and place where the land was raw and untamed, and the men who inhabited it were as rugged and resilient as the terrain itself. The cowboy's intense gaze, fixed on the horizon, speaks of a life of hardship and adventure, of long days spent working the land and nights spent around the campfire, sharing stories and swapping tales. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when the American Dream was still within reach, and the simple pleasures of life were enough to sustain a man through the most challenging of times. The packet of Balto American Taste Cigarettes, with its elegant design and promise of a satisfying smoke, adds a touch of nostalgia to the scene, transporting us back to a time when life was simpler, and the pleasures of the past were still within our grasp. This photograph is a rare and valuable find, a glimpse into the past that captures the spirit of the American West and the enduring allure of the cowboy way of life. It is a testament to the power of photography to transport us to another time and place, to evoke emotions and memories that linger long after the image has faded from view.
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