Image of a certificate from the Maine Poultry Association with elaborate decorative frame made up of images of many kinds of birds, including turkeys, chickens, ducks, and a peacock; woman tending the birds in front of a farmhouse at bottom center. "Donaldson Brothers 5 Points, New York"--text, bottom left margin. "David Plummer 2d. Cape Elizabeth ME for 2d. Best pair Black Trumpeter Pigeons at Exhibition held at City Hall Portland Maine January 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26th 1876 Albert Noyes President. Charles A. Eaton Secretary. Fred F. Harris Treasurer. Maine Dirigo Poultry Association Organized 1873."--text, center of image.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 48.26 x 60.17 cm (19 x 23 11/16 in.)
Agriculture--Pictorial works Birds--Pictorial works Chickens--Pictorial works Livestock--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Certificates. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Agriculture Large Size Implements & Supplies The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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