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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.
- "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
- 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
- Brown Swiss Dairy Cow, 1960-1965 -
- 1960-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Brown Swiss Dairy Cow, 1960-1965
- 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
- Milk Pan, 1825-1875 - Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. It was lightweight, inexpensive, easy to clean, non-toxic, and durable. Tinware also resisted corrosion and had a pleasing silvery appearance that could be enhanced through decoration. Middle-class Americans happily purchased tinware in place of goods made from earlier materials, like wood or pottery.
- 1825-1875
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Milk Pan, 1825-1875
Tin-plated iron, commonly called "tin," was the dominant material for utilitarian items in 19th-century America. It was lightweight, inexpensive, easy to clean, non-toxic, and durable. Tinware also resisted corrosion and had a pleasing silvery appearance that could be enhanced through decoration. Middle-class Americans happily purchased tinware in place of goods made from earlier materials, like wood or pottery.