Govt. Farm, Beltsville, Maryland - 2, Vintage Poster

This rare historical print captures Govt. Farm, Beltsville, Maryland - 2 in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

Library of Congress record: Created 1919 December Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negatives or negative sleeves. Date from negatives in same range. Caption from caption list: The Department of Agriculture is anxious to encourage the raising and keeping of goats in the United States. The milk is more nurishing [i.e., nourishing] than cows milk and the animals can be fed on less than two pounds of feed a day. They give about two quarts of milk at each milking. The milk from the goats at the Government farm is sent to the Childrens Hospital in Washington, D.C. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. (digital file from.

The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping on all US orders (domestic 48 states).