1855 Wood Engraving Antique Hog Pen Pig Farm Animal Agriculture Invention YSA2

This is an original 1855 black and white in-text wood engraving of an improvement to hog pens. This device is the invention of E. M. Abbe of Thompsonville, CT.CONDITIONThis 159+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / 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: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4.5 inches; 11 x 11 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 Improveme