1842 Agricultural Society Cattle Exchange Print Clipping | New Haven Connecticut | Antebellum Era | Ready For Framing

Antique Original 1842 Agricultural Society Cattle Exchange Print Clipping | New Haven Connecticut | Antebellum Era | Ready For Framing

This 1842 Historical Clipping Features A Community Notice Titled "Cattle Exchange," Detailing A Proposal Supported By Members Of The New Haven County Agricultural Society In Connecticut. The Text Addresses A Common Economic And Labor Problem Faced By 19th-Century New England Farmers: The Difficulty Of Finding Properly Matched Pairs Of Working Oxen And Steers For Farm Draft Labor. The Editor Proposes Establishing A Dedicated Livestock Fair For Buying, Selling, And Trading Cattle To Save Farmers The Time And Expense Of Traveling Town-To-Town To Find Suitable Animal Matches. This Rare Ephemeral Printing Offers Distinct Insights Into Antebellum American Agriculture, Livestock Management Practices, And Early Community-Driven Economic Efficiency.

In Good Antique Condition - Foxing, Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Clipping. Measures Approx. 2-3/8" Wide by 4-1/2" Tall.

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