1890 antique CATTLE SHOW FAIR monroe me WALDO PENOBSCOT AGRICULTURAL BROADSIDE For Sale

1890 antique CATTLE SHOW FAIR monroe me WALDO PENOBSCOT AGRICULTURAL BROADSIDE
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Original 1890 illustrated advertising broadside announcing the Twenty-Second Annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Waldo and Penobscot Agricultural Society, held at Monroe, Maine, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 23, 24, and 25, 1890.

This impressive large-format broadside measures approximately 24 x 38 inches and features oversized bold typography, three engraved livestock illustrations depicting a horse, cow, and sheep, and extensive printed information concerning the agricultural exhibition.

The broadside includes a detailed LIST OF PREMIUMS, organized into numerous categories covering livestock, agricultural products, domestic manufactures, and other competitive exhibits.

Additional printed information includes:

• Horse trotting races and special sporting purses

• Premiums for horses, cattle, sheep, and other livestock

• Agricultural and horticultural exhibits

• Domestic manufactures and household products

• Ladies\' department competitions

• Rules and regulations governing the exhibition

• Admission prices and ticketing information

• Names of society officers and exhibition officials

The advertised admission was 25 cents for gentlemen, with ladies admitted free. Horse racing and trotting competitions were important attractions, with monetary prizes offered in several classes.

The broadside also identifies numerous officers and individuals associated with the Waldo and Penobscot Agricultural Society, providing additional interest for researchers of Maine agricultural history and local genealogy.

Historical Significance:

Founded during the nineteenth century, agricultural societies played an important role in rural New England communities by encouraging improved farming practices, livestock breeding, agricultural competition, and the exchange of knowledge among farmers.

By 1890, the Waldo and Penobscot Agricultural Society was holding its twenty-second annual exhibition, demonstrating an established tradition of agricultural fairs in the Monroe area.

These exhibitions served as major community gatherings, bringing together farmers, livestock breeders, merchants, families, and spectators from surrounding Maine towns.

The combination of livestock exhibitions, agricultural premiums, horse racing, and public entertainment illustrates the importance of county and regional fairs in nineteenth-century rural American life.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: Worn as shown. See listing description and photos.











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