Title from item., Text from poster: This poster is dedicated to the milk producers by the Mayor, the Chairman and the members of the Executive Committee, and the members of the City Council. It is part of the campaign carried on by the Department of Health for the purpose of reducing the rate of infantile mortality ..., Date derived from style of milk truck depicted., All text given in English and French. There is no mention of pasteurization., At bottom center is the seal of the city of Montréal., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
In a country setting with cows and a windmill in the background, a young milkmaid sits on a bench under an oak tree, receiving a ribbon from a young sailor seated beside her. Another young girl looks on from behind, while the milkmaid's country suitor stands behind sulkily scratching his head. A dog paws at the milkmaid's lap while another drinks from the milking pail
Alternative Title:
Jealous clown
Description:
Date surmised from British Museum catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of Mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles.", Numbered in lower left of plate 385., Publication date erased from print., and Torn and repaired.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his map & print warehouse, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Clothing & dress, Sailors, Hats, Couples, Windmills, Dairy farming, Cows, and Dogs
