Fresno Ohio P.H. Harrisberger Plow Co. 1912 Real Photo Postcard
The postcard showcases a "Kraus" plow, likely a cultivator, manufactured by The Akron Cultivator Co. of Akron, Ohio. This company was an active producer of agricultural implements during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to the mechanization of farming. The image, featuring a young boy demonstrating his ability to operate the machine, likely served as a promotional piece for the implement, sold by P.H. Harrisberger in Fresno, Ohio.
This scene reflects early 20th-century rural life and the evolving landscape of American agriculture. While concerns about child labor were growing, children's involvement in farm work was common and often necessary for family sustenance and farm operations. Such images emphasized the increasing efficiency and accessibility of new farm machinery, suggesting that even younger individuals could contribute to the productivity of a farm.
This scene reflects early 20th-century rural life and the evolving landscape of American agriculture. While concerns about child labor were growing, children's involvement in farm work was common and often necessary for family sustenance and farm operations. Such images emphasized the increasing efficiency and accessibility of new farm machinery, suggesting that even younger individuals could contribute to the productivity of a farm.
