Cabinet card photograph of a richly decorated Western saddle bearing the name “S. Stow, Maker, McKinney, Tex.,” displayed in studio setting and captured by the noted firm of Freeman & Easterly. The saddle features tooled leather, long wool or buffalo hide cinch cover, and elaborate designs including an inlaid black steer and cowboy with lasso. Photographed with crisp clarity and careful composition, the image captures a vivid artifact of Texas frontier craftsmanship and cowboy culture. Verso imprint advertises Freeman & Easterly’s multiple studios across Dallas, McKinney, Weatherford, and Decatur, along with their awards for “Artistic Excellence.” An exceptional view of an iconic piece of 19th-century cowboy gear.