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One of forty-six cowboy cards collected from packs of Hassan Cork Tip Cigarettes, The Oriental Smoke, The Largest Selling Brand of Cigarettes in America, Factory No.649 - 1st Dist. NY.

These cards belonged to my grandfather - Edward Pickett - with a hand written note: Dad's Cards 1898 to 1902

One of many pictorial collector card histories relating to the exciting times of the Old West – most notably the life of a cowboy. Includes literal transcriptions, actual cards and referenced images. This collection is provided for general reference. The author of this site makes no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of this work.

 

 

  • The Maverick

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(front) The Maverick
 

 

  • The Maverick

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(back) The Maverick

   
 
  • The Maverick
TRANSCRIPTION: The name Maverick comes from that of the enterprising Texan who years ago put his own brand on all unmarked cattle he got hold of. An animal to be a Maverick must be a year old or more. If a calf misses the branding-iron during the first year of its life it comes under the rules of the local associations, as to what brand shall be put on it. If a steer has grown to be two years old without being branded, there is sure to be a hot struggle before he is finally roped and tied. After the iron has been put on him and he is let up, the nearest man, unless he dodges very quickly, will get a good toss. The other cowpunchers, laughing and swearing, make for the fence. Eventually they get him driven out of the corral and herded with the other cattle, dismissing the scrimmage as an incident of the strenuous day’s work.

 
   
 
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