Cattle Crossing Broken Fence
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Title | Cattle Crossing Broken Fence |
Coverage-Year | 1830/1900 |
Description | This drawing shows how cattle and other livestock would wander beyond farms if proper fencing was not installed. |
Interpretation | Because cattle and hogs roamed free, fence maintenance was an essential task for farmers. Much of the corn farmer's time was spent keeping livestock out of the fields. |
Inscription | Because cattle and hogs roamed free, fence maintenance was an essential task for farmers. Much of the corn farmer's time was spent keeping livestock out of the fields. (Tim Bunker Papers) |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
Other Contributors | Walters, William D, Jr., 1942- |
Resource Type | Still image |
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Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
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Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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