Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from children's book, London 1860. Wood engraving

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Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from children's book, London 1860. Wood engraving

533921 Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from children's book, London 1860. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from children's book, London 1860. Wood engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1860 Aloft Carter Corn Flour Front Grain Held Loaded Mill Sacks Team Timbers Wagon Walks Whip Wood Material Carthorses

EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming wood engraving from a children's book published in London in 1860 captures the essence of rural life during that time. A wagon loaded with sacks of corn is making its way to the flour mill, pulled by a team of two sturdy carthorses. The Carter walks proudly in front of his horses, whip held aloft as he guides them along the road. The scene is bustling with activity and energy, showcasing the importance of transportation and agriculture in 19th-century England. The intricate details in the illustration bring this historical moment to life, from the texture of the wood on the wagon to the determination on Carter's face. As we gaze at this snapshot from another era, we are reminded of simpler times when hard work and perseverance were essential for survival. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when manual labor was an everyday reality. This print serves as a beautiful reminder of our agricultural heritage and how far we have come since then. It is a testament to human ingenuity and resilience, capturing a moment frozen in time for us to appreciate and reflect upon.

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