This photograph shows a group of German immigrant farmers and their wives playing a game of tug-of-war in Sac County, Iowa, in the late 1870s. Despite the nature of their play, each member of this group is wearing clothing similar to what they wore when working or attending other functions. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration in a lesson on German immigrants in Iowa during the 19th century. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.036.001 [Print, Photographic]
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