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 Resource Type: Artwork
 Collection: George Ranch Museum Collection
[Art work entitled: "Getting The Scent By George Wright"]

[Art work entitled: "Getting The Scent By George Wright"]

Date: unknown
Creator: Wright, George
Description: Outer frame is carved wood, inner frame is wood painted gold. Back reads "GETTING THE SCENT BY GEORGE WRIGHT" scene is of several hunters on open hills, a group of dogs and more hunters are in the background. Old Object Term: Print & Frame
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Black silhouette of the left side of a woman]

[Black silhouette of the left side of a woman]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Black silhouette of the left side of a woman. Her hair is in a bun at the nape of her neck and she is wearing a hat. The silhouette is resting (at one time attached) to a cardboard substrate. At bottom of matte, photographer's mark: "J. B. SLINN, Premiere Artists, CAIRO STREET, WORLD'S FAIR, CHICAGO, ILLS."
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Branding, magazine sketch]

[Branding, magazine sketch]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "Branding" at the bottom. The drawing is of people branding cattle.
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Cardboard box that contained eighteen postcards of Boulder Dam]

[Cardboard box that contained eighteen postcards of Boulder Dam]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Cardboard box made similar to an envelope that contained seventeen postcards that were apparently purchased as a set. The front of the box has brown text that reads: "Boulder Dam [top, center] Word's Most Impressive Engineering Spectacle Center of a Magnificent Scenic Wonderland 18 Miniature Post Cards from Original Photographs". On left side of box front is a drawing of the dam, and on the right side is a drawing of canyons. The back of the box has text in brown that reads: "From [line] To [lines]" and in a rectangular box top, right "Postage 1 1/2[cents] Seal With Stamp". Text written under flap: "Issued By Boulder Dam Service Bureau Boulder Theatre Building Boulder City, Nevada Official Motion Pictures, Original Photographs, Souvenirs and Authentic Booklets".
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Christmas greeting card sent to the Georges by the Shivers Family]

[Christmas greeting card sent to the Georges by the Shivers Family]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Christmas greeting card sent to the Georges by the Shivers Family. Exterior cover shows a black drawing of a front porch of a house with large columns. The focus is on a lamp attached to a wall with purple lines radiating from the lamp. The background shows bare trees and a large dome roofed building (capital?). Text on front reads: "Merry Christmas". The "M" and "C" are in purple; remaining lettering in black. The interior of the card is a drawing of a family hanging stockings near the mantle of a fireplace; candles and a wreath with two bells are placed on top of the mantle; decorated Christmas tree in left background. The photograph shows a young girl standing next to a large upholstered chair where a woman holding a baby is seated. A man dressed in a black suit is standing behind the chair. To the right of the chair is a young boy kneeling on one knee next to a Boxer dog. On right, a boy is standing near the fireplace holding up a snowman decorated stocking with the name "Bud" printed on it. Text at bottom of photo reads: "Marialice Sue (Cissie), Brian McGee, Marialice, Allan, "Dynamite", ...
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Color drawing of a woman wearing a veil]

[Color drawing of a woman wearing a veil]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Colored bust drawing of woman. Appears to be removed from a page in a book. She has dark hair with pearls and a flower in her hair. Her head is covered with a sheer, pale blue veil that falls above her chest. A pink flower is in the center above her chest. She is wearing a necklace composed of dark ribbon and a gold pendant. She is wearing gold earrings and makeup.
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Cutting Out, magazine sketch of ranchers on horseback]

[Cutting Out, magazine sketch of ranchers on horseback]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A drawing from a magazine. The drawing is of men on horseback herding cattle.
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Ho, For Texas!  magazine sketch]

[Ho, For Texas! magazine sketch]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A drawing taken from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "Ho, for Texas!" at the bottom. The drawing is of horses and men. Some of the men are raising their hats in the air.
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[Gray folder from "The Plantation - Houston"]

[Gray folder from "The Plantation - Houston"]

Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Description: Gray folder from "The Plantation - Houston" written underneath a drawing of a two story plantation house with trees and landscape. Drawing is in maroon ink with trees in green. Also written at bottom "A Party-Pix Photo 'Where Texans Dine and Dance to Nationally Famous Orchestras". The back page of the folder has four slits for the picture corners (accession 2000.026.015a)to be placed. Back of folder in maroon ink: "Reprints One Dollar Per Copy Refer To Club, Number on Table and Date SEP 13 1946 Call K.3-1293 or Write Party-Pix Company 10009 Isabella Houston 4".
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
[In Camp, the Texas Cattle Trade]

[In Camp, the Texas Cattle Trade]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "In Camp. The Texas Cattle Trade" at the bottom. The drawing is of people camping out by a tent while the sun is setting.
Holding Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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