Farm
machinery was one of America's most important products
during the late 1800s, for both domestic and foreign trade.
Competition was keen among the various manufacturers, and
this resulted in trade cards advertising farm machinery
being among the most beautiful and elaborate ever
produced. This example,
advertising Walter A. Wood machines, uses the images of a
boxer, a ballerina and a baby to stress the strength,
lightness and simplicity of the illustrated horsedrawn
mower. Printed by The
Hughes Litho. Co., Chicago, this card is shown at seventy
percent of its actual size.
Farm
