Farming in the great west, the "Burr Oak" farm, Illinois, comprising sixty-five square miles
Creator
Davis, Theodore Russell, 1840-1894.
Date
[1871 September 23]
Summary
Farmers plant, plow and harvest corn on the "Burr Oak" farm in probably Livingston County, Illinois. Shows oxen, mules and horses pulling equipment, a grove of trees, and land owner M.L. Sullivant and his daughter with farm workers.
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 37 x 54 cm. (14 1/2 x 21 in.)
Subject
Livingston County (Ill.)--19th century; Agricultural laborers--Illinois--Livingston County--19th century; Farmers--Illinois--Livingston County--19th century; Farming--Illinois--Livingston County--19th century; Harvesting--Illinois--Livingston County--19th century; Plowing--Illinois--Livingston County--19th century; Sullivant, M. L.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711004060; Harper's weekly.
Notes
Title and "From sketches of Theo. R. Davis. [See page 897]." printed on tear sheet.; R7110040605
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