{"product_id":"1895-wood-engraving-steer-cow-smithfield-club-show-masterpiece-short-horn-animal-191432-ccg2-054","title":"1895 Wood Engraving Steer Cow Smithfield Club Show Masterpiece Short-Horn CCG2","description":"This is an original 1895 black and white in-text wood engraving of the sweepstakes steer at the Smithfield Show. Named Masterpiece, the animal was sired by Paymaster 59,590. His dam was a Stratton cow named Cherry by Caliban.\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 116+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 11 x 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is excited to offer a collection of wood engravings and prints that date back to 1896 and depict a myriad of famous livestock from the east coast of America. From prize-winning bulls to champion horses, these magnificent specimens were the pride and joy of their buyers and breeders. Who knows, maybe you'll find an ancestor of \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e champion animal here among these fascinating historical prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCG2A2B7C95 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33605964369,"sku":"191432_CCG2_054","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/CCG2_054.jpg?v=1571711522","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1895-wood-engraving-steer-cow-smithfield-club-show-masterpiece-short-horn-animal-191432-ccg2-054","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}