I began collecting postcards in mid-August of 2013, after looking through my aunt's collection and thinking it seemed like a fun hobby. Along the way, something obviously went very wrong.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Species: Horse

Card Text Front: This old relic is located in the little town of Langtry, Texas which was the abode of Judge Roy Bean ---a "Saloon" and also a "Hall of Justice," in being the only Peace Officer west of the Pecos river, at the time this photo was made, around 1900, and shows Judge Bean holding court, trying a horse-thief. Left of the picture is the stolen horse. On horses, guarded by officers are two other horse thieves, supposed partners of the one on trial. - The Lippe Studio, Del Rio, Texas

Card Text Back: N/A

Location: Langtry, Texas

Country of Origin: United States

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: R.L. Warren's Studio (Formerly Lippe's)


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