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Dutch Cabbage Advert, 1888 (coloured engraving)
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Dutch Cabbage Advert, 1888 (coloured engraving)
PNP246260 Dutch Cabbage Advert, 1888 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22662766
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Barrow Frontier Migrant Pioneer Prize Settler Vegetable Wheelbarrow
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This coloured engraving from 1888, titled "Dutch Cabbage Advert" showcases the ingenuity and bounty of American agriculture during the frontier era. The image depicts a proud farmer standing next to an enormous forty-eight-pound cabbage, carefully balanced in a wheelbarrow. This larger-than-life vegetable serves as both a testament to the fertile soil and the hard work of settlers who tamed the land. The cartoon-like illustration exudes charm and humor, capturing the attention of passersby with its playful depiction of agricultural success. It is evident that this advertisement was created to promote not only farming but also migration to new frontiers. The farmhouse in the background hints at a simpler time when self-sufficiency was highly valued, and communities relied on their own resources for sustenance. The giant cabbage becomes a symbol of prosperity and achievement, enticing potential settlers with promises of abundant harvests. As we gaze upon this vintage print today, it transports us back in time to an era when agriculture played a vital role in shaping America's identity. It reminds us that our ancestors' resilience paved the way for progress and innovation in modern farming practices. This remarkable piece captures not just an advert but also encapsulates an entire chapter of American history – one filled with determination, pioneering spirit, and reverence for nature's bountiful gifts.
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