1855 Wood Engraving Antique Corn Stalk Straw Cutter Farm Implement Tool YSA2

This is an original 1855 black and white in-text wood engraving of an improved corn stalk and straw cutter invented by Lyman Clinton of North Haven, CT.CONDITIONThis 159+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4.75 inches; 11 x 12 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) The mid-19th century might well be labeled the Age of Invention. New technologies and scientific discoveries prompted an explosion of new inventions which were duly described in the pages of Scientific American --the Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and other Improvements. Some of these inv