1855 Wood Engraving Manure Excavator Farm Implement Abraham Hurst Invention YSA2

This is an original 1855 black and white in-text wood engraving (with accompanying descriptive text) of an improved manure excavator. This implement is the invention of Abraham R. Hurst of Harrisburg, PA.CONDITIONThis 159+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. 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 6.75 x 6.25 inches; 17 x 16 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 othe