| description: | A Metis Man And His Ox-Drawn Red River Cart In Front Of J.P. Carr, Jeweller Store And A.C. Perry Bookseller Stationary Store On Main Street, Winnipeg, Mb. In The Back Of The Cart Could Be The Metis' Wife And Child. Note The Harness On The Ox. Metis Red River Cart Was Constructed Simply With Wooden Hubs And Axles That Were Never Greased Since Dust Would Gather In Greased Parts And Quickly Wear Down The Wooden Parts. At First The Wheels Were Made Of One Solid Piece; Later Spokes Were Used. The Wheels Were "Dished" For Greater Stability. The Squeal Of The Grinding Wood Axle And Hub Could Be Heard For Miles.Three Men Are Standing In The Doorways Of Stores |