Oil Field, Tomball, Texas. James Tanner, pumper, climbing heater-treater to check water and oil level in gauge glass. Because of the gasoline shortage, he uses horse and buggy to make his daily rounds.

Photographer: Esther Bubley

man climbing up the side of an oil heater-treater tower with a horse and buggy in front of it; houses in background; matted

Date

1945

In our collection

since November the 2nd, 2017 up to now

Dimensions

13 3/8 x 10 3/16 in. (33.97 x 25.88 cm) (image) 13 3/8 x 10 3/16 in. (33.97 x 25.88 cm) (sheet)

Location

Not on View

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Price

Composition