A beautiful example of how the same graphics have been reproduced as the years pass. The first cow in the upper left corner is a 1850s era foundry type block with no specific foundry identification. It has a hollow backside, as did a lot of the type produced during that era.

The second cow is a solid foundry alloy block, also with no specific foundry markings. This one is a 1890s era printer’s type block with an electrotype copper face.

The third cow in the lower left has an electrotype copper face mounted to a boxwood base. This one is marked from Kelsey & Co. Makers, Meriden, Conn., USA. Kelsey & Co. operated from 1874 until the1980s. This block would be an early 20th century example.

The fourth cow is a metal alloy face mounted to a boxwood base. It has no manufacturer markings and was produced sometime around 1950 – 1960. This is one fine example of the same graphics being passed down for generations.