DESCRIPTION:
Original early Western postcard titled “The ‘Cow Punchers’ at Dinner,” featuring a group of Montana cowboys gathered for a meal beside a chuck wagon.

The reverse credits the original photograph:

“Photo copyrighted by L. A. Huffman, Miles City, Mont., 1901.”

Laton Alton Huffman (1854–1931) was an important photographer of the American West, particularly known for his images documenting Montana cowboys, ranching and life on the northern Plains.

This early color-printed postcard was issued by Chas. E. Morris of Chinook, Montana and printed in Germany.

DETAILS:

• Title: The “Cow Punchers” at Dinner
• Card No. M 222
• L. A. Huffman photograph
• Copyright 1901
• Miles City, Montana
• Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Montana
• Printed in Germany
• Cowboy / ranching subject
• Chuck wagon / camp meal scene
• Early Montana and Western Americana
• Color-printed postcard
• Unused / unposted
• Approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches

CONDITION:
Good antique condition with age toning, surface marks/soiling, edge and corner wear, and heavier wear at the lower-left corner. Additional age-related marks are visible in the image area. Unused and unposted. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

An appealing early Montana cowboy postcard based on a photograph by noted Western photographer L. A. Huffman.