Horse-Racing Highlights in Harper's Weekly Edition

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HARPER'S WEEKLY

January 21, 1863

A feature in this edition highlights horse-racing at Saratoga, illustrated by Winslow Homer. This artwork, titled "Our Watering Places - Horse-Racing at Saratoga," dates back to 1865 and is housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum is open all weekend, providing a space for relaxation after marathon events.



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