Luxury
Ah what a grand form of transportation. It not only has wheels but springs as well. This may not look much of a luxury but in those days in the Cove a sled was used more often than not. They were easier to get across the rocky ground. To have a wagon though would make the trip to Maryville or Knoxville much quicker. Mountain folk didn’t really have money but bartered goods in the larger cities a few times a year, for what they couldn’t make themselves. Later stores were in the Cove but trips to the big cities were still made from time to time. This spring wagon must have been a real treat to ride in. the shock from the rough rocky ground could be absorbed before it got to you. They used wagons to bring in hay, corn, and haul supplies. They drove to the Church and socials. What a rich family it was to have such a luxury….Image taken at the Tipton Place, Cades Cove, GSMNP
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Susan Bergstrom
A Convertable!!!LOL
Angel Perry
Brilliant! Love the tones and view from the seat. AWESOME!
DottieDees
This is a great capture!! Great history!
Antanas
very good compostion and sepia like old photo
michael byerley
I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS ONE.I HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES TO GET THIS WAGON,BUT NEVER REALLY HAD MUCH LUCK !!!! GOOD SHOT
amarica
Great shot Gary. Excellent commentary. Who knows, we may be back to bartering again if the economy keeps going in the direction it has been spiraling…xxxxxxx
Bev Woodman
Great shot, I love the series!
jadeast
Veruy interesting series Gary, I’m familiar with both the wagon and the buggy but the building is a complete mystery to me. Do you know what it’s function was?
Mel Brackstone
Those were the days alright!
handprintz
l am glad we have progressed to engine powered vehicles with comfy seats !! great captures and history Gary
dc witmer
nice shot Gary, I love this old wagon along with the entire homestead
Maureen Bloesch
hummm, i could use that in my garden:>)
solarrain
no…...........i’ll take one an a team 2 go…looks more reliable than our furture with oil…............Great shots Gary….
Mar Silva
Love the color tone and imagery!
Seth Weaver
Love the sepia one on this marvelous capture.