Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Stamp
Object Number
1971-40-3
Description
Stamp with wooden block base; raised stamp on one side of two steer. One standing on two blocks and the other standing underneath the first cow. Stamp made of rubber like material; nailed to wooden block. Back side of block has piece of paper partially glued to block with imprint of stamp in blue ink
Comment
The steers were named Tim and Jim. There owner Egbert Wilson Lyon lived in Litchfield and trained the steer to do tricks. They traveled around to various agricultural fairs performing including the World's Columbian Exposition
Date Made
ca. 1890
Dimensions
2 1/4" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1" high
Social Tags (experimental)
