Wood Engraving, "October," 1854
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Apple cider has long been synonymous with autumn. This 1854 print shows a bountiful apple harvest and cider making. In the background, the horse-powered crusher grinds apples into a pomace. In the foreground, men press the cider from the pomace. While we are more familiar with sweet cider, most cider at that time was hard cider-- fermented to prevent spoilage.
Apple cider has long been synonymous with autumn. This 1854 print shows a bountiful apple harvest and cider making. In the background, the horse-powered crusher grinds apples into a pomace. In the foreground, men press the cider from the pomace. While we are more familiar with sweet cider, most cider at that time was hard cider-- fermented to prevent spoilage.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1854
Subject Date
October 1854
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Wood engraving by John Minton.
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.160.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8 in
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