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.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Species: Cow - Hereford

Card Text Front: Prize Yoke of Oxen, Nova Scotia

Card Text Back: Prize Yoke of Oxen, Nova Scotia - The oxen are joined by a head yoke lashed to the horns, thus enabling the two animals to pull in unison. Here they are decorated for a fair or exhibition. In competition, ox teams weighing 2,700 pounds have pulled heavy loads up to 14,000 pounds.

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Country of Origin: Canada

Postage Date: Uncirculated

Photographer/Artist/Colourization: N/A

Printing Company: The Book Room Ltd.

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