Currier & Ives 'The Old Oaken Bucket' - Original Lithograph Antique Frame

"The Old Oaken Bucket" is a famous poem by Samuel Woodworth, first published in 1817, which romanticizes the simple pleasure of drinking water from a well. Currier & Ives created several popular lithographs based on this poem, capturing the nostalgic and idyllic imagery associated with rural American life. This particular print, dated 1878, reflects the enduring popularity of the poem and the sentimental themes prevalent in American art of the era.