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The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854. Mr. J. V. Williams's Black Pigs: Prize £10, Feeder, Silver Medal, Breeder; Gold Medal, Feeder. Mr. Charles Townley's White Short-horn Cow: Gold Medal; White Pig, Betty, the Property of H.R.H. Prince Albert - Silver Medal...In Pigs there was a famous show, both large and small breeds. The gold medal, the first prize of £10, and the silver medal to breeder, went to Mr. Williams, of Somersetshire, for a pen of black pigs, called Improved Leicesters - we should say, crossed with Essex'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph print, titled 'The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show, 1854,' offers a glimpse into the rich agricultural history of Britain during the 19th century. The image, published in the 'Illustrated London News,' showcases various prize-winning livestock, with a particular focus on pigs. At the forefront of the scene, Mr. J. V. Williams of Somersetshire proudly displays his pen of black pigs, which earned him the gold medal for the first prize of £10 and the silver medal for the breeder. These pigs, referred to as Improved Leicesters, were likely a crossbreed of Leicester and Essex pigs. Nearby, Mr. Charles Townley's White Short-horn Cow takes center stage, gracing the scene with her regal presence and claiming the gold medal for herself. Among the other notable prizewinners is a white pig named Betty, which belonged to H.R.H. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The Smithfield Club Prize Cattle-show was an essential event for farmers and breeders during this era, showcasing the finest livestock and promoting trade and commerce within the agricultural industry. This photograph print, created by an unknown artist, serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of livestock competitions in British history and the role they played in shaping farming practices and breeding standards.
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