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- Lithograph, "The Dairy Farm," circa 1874 -
- circa 1874
- Collections - Artifact
Lithograph, "The Dairy Farm," circa 1874
- Milking Machine, circa 1865 - Milking cows by hand is time-consuming. The American Cow Milker was an early attempt to speed up this task and increase production. Farmers operated the handles to create suction in the rubber tubes, which retrieved milk. Its success was limited. Later, as they became cleaner, more efficient, and safer for the animal, milking machines gained popularity and were generally accepted.
- circa 1865
- Collections - Artifact
Milking Machine, circa 1865
Milking cows by hand is time-consuming. The American Cow Milker was an early attempt to speed up this task and increase production. Farmers operated the handles to create suction in the rubber tubes, which retrieved milk. Its success was limited. Later, as they became cleaner, more efficient, and safer for the animal, milking machines gained popularity and were generally accepted.
- Brown Swiss Dairy Cow, 1960-1965 -
- 1960-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Brown Swiss Dairy Cow, 1960-1965
- The Cattle Industry of the United States / Dairying and Dairy Improvements, 1882 -
- 1882
- Collections - Artifact
The Cattle Industry of the United States / Dairying and Dairy Improvements, 1882
- "Incidencts of the Milk War" from Harper's Weekly, April 7, 1883 -
- April 07, 1883
- Collections - Artifact
"Incidencts of the Milk War" from Harper's Weekly, April 7, 1883
- Hints to Butter Makers, Book of References for the Farmer and Husbandmen, 1879-1880 -
- 1879-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Hints to Butter Makers, Book of References for the Farmer and Husbandmen, 1879-1880
- Milk Pan, circa 1850 -
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Milk Pan, circa 1850
- Milking Stool -
- Collections - Artifact
Milking Stool
- Lithograph, "Milkmaid," circa 1825 -
- circa 1825
- Collections - Artifact
Lithograph, "Milkmaid," circa 1825
- The Cows are Washed and Brushed before Each Milking, 1920-1930 - The Detroit Creamery Milk Farm produced milk for the Detroit area from 1910 until 1929. At its peak, it was the second largest milk farm in the country, with 2,300 acres and over 900 cattle. Their milk was certified by the Walker-Gordon milk laboratory, demonstrating its safety and purity. Souvenir postcards showcased the modern cleanliness of the Clinton Township farm.
- 1920-1930
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The Cows are Washed and Brushed before Each Milking, 1920-1930
The Detroit Creamery Milk Farm produced milk for the Detroit area from 1910 until 1929. At its peak, it was the second largest milk farm in the country, with 2,300 acres and over 900 cattle. Their milk was certified by the Walker-Gordon milk laboratory, demonstrating its safety and purity. Souvenir postcards showcased the modern cleanliness of the Clinton Township farm.