ARTIST: Burges Green
MEDIUM: Lithograph,
DATE: undated.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 x 4 7/8" (22.9 x 12.4 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884) was a blacksmith and inventor from the U.S. state of Virginia. His most famous invention, the mechanical reaper, helped revolutionize the agricultural industry in the United States. <br><br> In this lithograph McCormick inventing a "mousetrap" is likely based on an old saying, not the actual invention. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a philosopher and lecturer, is attributed to the famous saying, "build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." In short, if you could build a better machine or produce better goods than anyone else, people will find you, no matter where you are, to buy your products. McCormick was in a race with several other inventors at the time, including John H. Manny, whom McCormick sued for copyright infringement and lost, to build the better “mousetrap” reaper. <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: Signed and titled in pencil. Inscribed "For Will Barnet."
CONDITION: Very good condition.
REFERENCE:
Login / Register
Basket
