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Large load of horsedrawn pulp wood in Keene

Caption on photo: “Largest load of pulp to come down the mountain,” taken in front of Bert Lyon’s barber shop. Man on top of the load is Nathan Taylor.

Circa 1900-1910. Keene, NY. Donated by Julia Warner Lesser.

Note: this entire load is being drawn by just a two-horse team.

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