The saga of the American cowgirl, unlike that of the cowboy, is not well-chronicled, but their history is as appealing as it is colorful. The First Ladies from the Great American West live again in this comprehensive pictorial chronicle. Many of the photos are printed here for the first time. Detailed captions provide the reader with rodeo lore, as well as biographical accomplishments of these extraordinary women never before presented in a cohesive format. A true reference work, Cowgirls: Early Images and Collectibles includes three dimensional collectibles along with hundreds of original photos which pay tribute to these dedicated, gallant women. This volume is a joy for the serious Western/Americana collector, and fascinating to anyone interested in women's history.
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Fascinating insights into western Americana,
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Judy Crandall has put together a wonderful collection of objects related to cowgirls in the western United States: photographs, postcards, and images of clothing, saddles, guns and other related materials.I found the photographes the most interesting part of the book. The women were all attractive and amazingly active. Crandall offers some of the objects for sale on her website (link in first Comment). Crandall doesn't permit duplication of her images on Amazon, but you can get a good feeling of the treasures here from the following descriptions: "RP postcard, unused in good condition, image slightly faded possibly due to poor processing at the time. Along bottom of image: "Rene Hafley, Fox Hastings, Rose Smith, Ruth Roach, Mable Strickland, Prairie Rose, Dorothy Morell (Doubleday photo). In green pencil (could be ink but is not indented into image) written across Mable Strickland's body is "Champion Women Rider". Pictured in my book, Cowgirls; Early Images and Collectibles (Judy Crandall) on page 58, 3.5" X 5.5" standard postcard size. $125.00" "027 - RP postcard in overall good to very good condition, some slight creasing but does not break the emulsion. Unused. Written on the post card " `They're off' Cow girls race. Cheyenne Frontier Days -1932" with the notice: "Outwest Photo Service Denver". Pictured in my book, Cowgirls; Early Images and Collectibles (Judy Crandall) on page 27, 3.5" X 5.5" standard postcard size. $145.00" "An outstanding Hamley & Co. Ladies leather riding skirt decorated with hundreds of nickel spots and 15 nickel slotted tie-conchos. Made in the late teens or early 20's by the prestigious Pendleton maker out of Oregon. See close up of label. Note fine detail of spots surrounding pockets and along fringe perimeter of each skirt leg. This is one of the finest examples known of this beautiful premier Cowgirl collectible. Excellent condition, probably worn only once if at all. Some aging. Featured on the cover of the Fifth Annual Wild West Auction presented by High Noon, January 1995. Current value at $6000.00 in the new, revised edition of my book Cowgirls, Early Images and Collectibles." This book provides some indication of the value of objects with a cowgirl connection for collectors. For people like with only a general interest in the West, the book is an unusual insight into women's roles. Fascinating and well done. Robert C. Ross 2009
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As the author of "The Cowgirl's Cookbook",( available on Amazon) I tip my Stetson to the author of this informative and interesting book. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about the amazing women who rode broncs to the whistle before they got the vote.
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Just received this book and the binding is about 80% un-glued. Poor quality and Very disappointed. The content of the book is excellent... I have the First Edition.I have no idea if it is worth sending back... or how to even go about doing so. :(
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