1892 Tobacco-Hand Culture and Treatment

1892 Tobacco-Hand Culture and Treatment

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By: Benjamin Butterworth

Date: 1892 (dated) Washington, D.C.

Original Size: 14.5 x 18.5 (36.86 x 46.99)

This is a fine print reproduction of an antique diagram, titled "Tobacco—Hand Culture and Treatment," illustrates the traditional processes involved in cultivating and processing tobacco by hand, as featured in The Growth of Industrial Art by Benjamin Butterworth. The visual sequence, labeled 1 through 9, depicts each step of the tobacco production cycle, from planting and cultivating the fields to harvesting, curing, and preparing the leaves for market. These detailed illustrations provide insight into the labor-intensive methods used before mechanized agricultural techniques became widespread. 

The Growth of Industrial Art, authored by Hon. Benjamin Butterworth and published in 1892 in Washington, D.C., is a seminal work documenting the technological advancements and industrial innovations of the 19th century. The book serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of human ingenuity, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions of machinery, tools, and processes from various industries, including agriculture, transportation, and domestic life. 

Benjamin Butterworth (1837–1898) was an American lawyer, politician, and staunch advocate for innovation and intellectual property rights. Representing Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives, Butterworth was a prominent supporter of patent reform and served as the Commissioner of Patents from 1883 to 1885 and again from 1897 to 1898. 

Inventory #IA192

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