Title

I Buy and Sell for All

Caption

Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a shopkeeper in a general store, asserting the importance of the farmer in American society. The title is a variation on the movement's motto, 'I Pay for All.' The Grange was an organization composed mostly of Midwestern farmers, who united to combat the monopolistic practices of the railroads and grain elevators. Dated 1875

Date

1875

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A08_135

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,1Mb) / 15,2in x 15,4in / 4550 x 4609 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vignette Colour The Granger movement Farming shopkeeper General Store Store Shop Owner American Society American America The Granger organisation Midwestern Farmers Monopolistic Grain Elevators Grain Crops USA US 19th Century