Farming Victoriana | 1896 | King-Richardson Publishing Co
An historic almanac once sold door-to-door by traveling agents and discarded over a century later. Now, a prized possession with hard-earned wisdom and lasting elegance.
The Source MaterialThe Farmers’ New Guide, for Farm, Field, and Fireside, published 1896 by King-Richardson Publishing Co., Springfield, Massachusetts. An embossed cartouche title sits on soft tobacco-brown cloth, with a deep-etched wheat sheaf, a prize Holstein bull, and a two-horse mower engraving in silver.
Editor's NoteI discovered this book at the Goodwill Outlet Bins in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Had it not been recovered then, it would be in a landfill now.
The Point of ViewSubstantial, yet humble. Practical and comprehensive. Unpretentiously elegant after years of real life use.
Together, they’re a finished vignette for a mantel, a bar cart, or a bookshelf that needs a story. Also, a one-of-a-kind gift for a traveler who recognizes the true worth of patina that can only be earned through actual living.
Aesthetic
Antique farmhouse elegance
Mood
Sturdy, Substantial, Chic
Palette
Soft tobacco, cream, silvered pewter
Ideal For
Kitchens • Entryways • Country Homes • Mantels • Bookshelf Vignettes
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