Wood Engraving, "August," 1854
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Artifact Overview
Cows provided milk for farm families in the mid-nineteenth century. This 1854 engraving shows the process to turning milk into butter. Women skimmed cream from pans of milk placed in a cool arbor. The cream was churned into butter then worked to remove excess liquids before being placed into containers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
19 August 1854
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Wood engraving by John Minton.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.160.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 8 in
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