This double-sided piece is a walk through the evolution of feed sacks in America from 1850s to present day. Up until he mid-1950s most feed sack were wade of burlap, jute and canvas, and many were repurposed to make clothing and household items for farmers’ families. In the early 1900s some manufacturers realized that if their sacks were made of prettier cotton prints that could be used to make more attractive clothing, farmers might switch to their brand, thus wives changing the buying habits of famers. Since the 1970s, manufacturers abandoned this practice, opting for cheaper and more practical material such as sturdy plastic or paper with plastic coating.