Fences (Agriculture), Striking and Poignant c. 1820 Engraving, Abraham Rees, London jan stavast toy Great from both sides

Great from both sides

I have no idea the story behind it

and for his red stocking cap

with just a bit of very minor bit off pilling to the pink yarn in a couple of spots

via which it would--and could-- be held aloft and set to dancing

Fences (Agriculture), Striking and Poignant c. 1820 Engraving, Abraham Rees, London jan stavast toy Great from both sidesThis engraving of twelve different examples of agricultural fences came from The Cyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences & Literature published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, London, in 1820. I just think they're completely beautiful things, each and every one, and all the more together. And what a whole lot of history and resonance rolled up into a fence. Excellent. 10 5 8" x 8 1 2" and in very good antique condition. Blank