Wood Engraving, "January," 1854

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Artifact Overview

A mid-19th-century American farm was full of activity all year. Caring for livestock, though a year-round job, requires special attention during the cold winter months. This 1854 engraving shows a rural family feeding their cows hay, grains and other fodder harvested during the previous year.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

04 February 1854

Creators

Creator Notes

Wood engraving by John Minton.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

62.160.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Wood engraving (Process)
Hand coloring

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.625 in
Width: 8.125 in

Wood Engraving, "January," 1854