1874 Wood Engraving Sydney P Hall Art Agriculture Lock-Out Farm Scarecrow YTG8

"The Agricultural Lock-Out - Anxious Moments" This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by Sir Sydney Prior Hall (1842-1922) that portrays an English farmer sitting on his plow, staring into the cold, black eyes of his scarecrow during the Agricultural Lock-Out in 1874 during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10.75 x 9.5 inches; 27 x 24 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) Period Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings from 1874 issues of