Pa. German Hound's Band from Conestoga Wagon c. 1939

Jacob Lipkin’s “Pa. German Hound’s Band from Conestoga Wagon,” a 1939 ink drawing, is a technical illustration of the metal banding and wooden pins that secure the hounds to the wagon tongue, a crucial structural element of a Conestoga wagon. The drawing provides a detailed diagram of the parts, offering insight into the craftsmanship and construction techniques used in these iconic vehicles. Its simple yet informative style is typical of Lipkin's work. The Conestoga wagon, known for its distinctive curved bed and its use in westward expansion in the early 19th century, has become a symbol of American frontier history.