La Moille Illinois J. H. Ough Harness Storefront And Chautauqua Posters Real Photo Postcard
This postcard captures J.H. Ough, likely the proprietor, in front of his harness shop in Lamoille, Illinois. The store, marked with a distinctive serrated sign, served as a vital local business providing equipment for horse-drawn transportation and agricultural needs, a common sight in rural American towns during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The visible harnesses and straps hanging outside confirm its specialized trade.
Posters in the windows advertise "Lamoille July 14 to 19," strongly suggesting a local Chautauqua assembly. These week-long events were significant cultural and educational fixtures in American small towns from the late 19th through the 1920s, offering lectures, concerts, and entertainment. The postcard thus encapsulates a slice of early 20th-century small-town commerce and community life, anchored by a specialized craftsman and local cultural events.
Posters in the windows advertise "Lamoille July 14 to 19," strongly suggesting a local Chautauqua assembly. These week-long events were significant cultural and educational fixtures in American small towns from the late 19th through the 1920s, offering lectures, concerts, and entertainment. The postcard thus encapsulates a slice of early 20th-century small-town commerce and community life, anchored by a specialized craftsman and local cultural events.
