Wood Engraving, "December," 1854
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Artifact Overview
This hand-colored wood engraving depicts farm life in the mid-19th century. Farmers headed to a local mill after harvesting corn, wheat or other grain crops. Here the grain was ground into flour. Farmers kept some of the flour for the family's use, the rest was sold for extra cash and to pay the miller.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
02 December 1854
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Wood engraving by John Minton.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.160.12
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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