It is, in fact, “the Mammoth Oak” in Pass Christian, Mississippi, c. 1900. I wonder whether the men, the horse, and the carriage were there simply to provide a sense of perspective?
September 15, 2012
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September 15, 2012 at 5:11 pm
The horse is not looking too well….
September 15, 2012 at 5:16 pm
I’m afraid you’re right … not looking too well at all, with far too many ribs showing.
September 15, 2012 at 5:23 pm
the normal for those days when horses worked every day…not like our chubby leisure horses…the people don’t look like today’s people either but I’ll bet they were in better health.
September 15, 2012 at 5:27 pm
I think the horse’s ribs look a bit more prominent than was usual even for those days, but in general, yes, I agree!