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When Horses Turn Back, There's Danger Ahead'

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Photograph in an album of Charles M. Russell's painting depicting trappers controlling frightened horses. A bear across the river has spooked them.

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Title(s): 
When Horses Turn Back, There's Danger Ahead'
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 9 3/8 in. (15.2 x 23.8 cm)
Classification: 
Photographs
Object Type: 
Silver Gelatin Print
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.7656.26
Previous Number(s): 
47285; D.5.1446 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)
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