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Pile game, cock and hen, 1890 (chromolithograph)
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Pile game, cock and hen, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912867 Pile game, cock and hen, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Pile game, cock and hen. Bred by Joseph Colgrove. Cockerel first prize at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886. Hen first prize at the Dairy Show 1885. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890.); © Florilegius
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1890 Cassell Cock Cockerel Cockfighting Crystal Palace Exotic First Prize Game Bird Hen Craze Hen Fever Lewis Wright Ludlow Plumage Poultry Breeding Show Bird The Illustrated Book Of Poultry Vincent Brooks Day
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This chromolithograph from 1890 showcases the Pile game, cock and hen, bred by Joseph Colgrove. The stunning plumage of these show birds is beautifully captured in this print, which was created by J. W. Ludlow and reproduced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son. The Cockerel won first prize at both the Crystal Palace and Birmingham shows in 1886, while the Hen claimed top honors at the Dairy Show in 1885. These accolades speak to their exceptional quality and desirability among poultry enthusiasts during the Victorian era. During this time, there was a craze for ornithology and poultry breeding, with people eagerly participating in various games centered around these exotic birds. Cockfighting was a popular pastime that combined competition with admiration for their striking appearance. Lewis Wright's The Illustrated Book of Poultry served as an authoritative guide for those interested in raising and appreciating different breeds of chickens. This particular illustration captures not only the beauty but also the spirit of playfulness associated with these magnificent creatures. As we gaze upon this chromolithograph today, we are transported back to a time when hen fever swept through society, igniting passions for all things related to game birds. This image serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with nature's wonders and our desire to engage with them through games and play.
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