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

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