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August 1941. "Cowboy on a ranch horse in the corral at Quarter Circle U, Brewster-Arnold Ranch Company. Birney, Montana." Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.
But he probably enlisted in the Marines instead.
If Beaver's dad had been a cowboy, he might have worn a cardigan.
Have we seen him before? I seem to recall the incongruous cardigan sweater and straw hat. In any case, he seems perfectly at ease.
Growing up in the 50's and watching every western movie and TV series created I consider myself an expert on real cowboys. The facts are as follows: No Stetson (sorry, straw hats won't cut it). No six-gun, no Winchester in scabbard, no vest, no chaps and really, a sweater? I'm embarrassed for him. I can't see his feet but I bet he's wearing penny loafers instead of boots. I could go on but I think I've made my case. I just hope Hoppy and Roy never saw this pic.
I'm a little disappointed he's not wearing a rhinestone suit. He'll never cut it in Nashville.
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