The parson's cow

The parson's cow. Print shows a farmer's family gazing in amazement as their cow returns with another in tow; the parson stated that God gives two for one at least so the farmer gave up his strong, healthy cow to the parson in anticipation of receiving two in return. The farmer's cow did not appreciate being separated from her well known stall so she kicked down the door, and with the parson's lean and hungry cow reluctantly in tow, returned to the farmer. Includes lengthy verse. Date 1786 Oct. 12th. The parson's cow. Print shows a farmer's family gazing in amazement as their cow returns with another in tow; the parson stated that God gives two for one at least so the farmer gave up his strong, healthy cow to the parson in anticipation of receiving two in return. The farmer's cow did not appreciate being separated from her well known stall so she kicked down the door, and with the parson's lean and hungry cow reluctantly in tow, returned to the farmer. Includes lengthy verse. Date 1786 Oct. 12th

Picture No

10601515

Media ID

47462515

Size

2748px x 3516px (1.3MB)

Credit

Mary Evans / Library of Congress

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Editorial use only without prior approval