Races, Jews: United States. New Jersey. Woodbine. Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School: Woodbine Settlement 1891 - 1904: Exhibit VI: Dairy Department. Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School, Woodbine, N.J. Score Card for Dairy Cows. 19-Jan-04

Curator: This is an intriguing document. It’s a score card for dairy cows, dating back to January 19, 1904. Made by R.M. Washburn, instructor at the Baron de Hirsch Agricultural and Industrial School in Woodbine, New Jersey. Editor: Stark and utilitarian. The tight columns of text, the regimented rows—it all feels very…clinical. Almost sterile. What impact did such methods have? Curator: The school itself was established to aid Jewish immigrants in agricultural pursuits. This card represents an effort to apply scientific principles to animal husbandry. The labor involved in producing such a meticulous document highlights the school's commitment to rigorous training and standardization. Editor: Yes, the materiality speaks volumes. It’s not just about the content, but the labor and social context embedded within. The scale of points, the handwritten annotations—a fascinating intersection of handcraft and emerging industrial practices. I can't help wonder what 'Queen' thought of it all. Curator: It shows us the very beginnings of modern agriculture and also, in its way, demonstrates the role of art and design as tools for social and economic progress. Editor: Precisely. It's a snapshot of a community striving to adapt and thrive, as well as an image of the scientific methods taking shape within society.