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Farmers Collection (page 14)

Farmers, the backbone of Canada's agricultural landscape, are depicted in various scenes that capture their dedication and hard work

Background imageFarmers Collection: Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker

Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making. Turner working on a wheel-driven lathe in a workshop in Tunbridge 22, broom-maker selling his wares door-to-door in Kent 23

Background imageFarmers Collection: Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals

Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals
Regency designs for wooden chin pieces to protect animals when they fall, and to keep away boring Christians. The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or

Background imageFarmers Collection: Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves in baskets

Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves in baskets
Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves, Camellia sinensis, in baskets to ferment the tea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Background imageFarmers Collection: Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves

Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Background imageFarmers Collection: Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon

Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon. Built by the architect George Stanley Repton in 1826. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Background imageFarmers Collection: Study of Two Female Harvesters, 1882 (black chalk on pink paper with white)

Study of Two Female Harvesters, 1882 (black chalk on pink paper with white)
493251 Study of Two Female Harvesters, 1882 (black chalk on pink paper with white) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 42.8x63.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageFarmers Collection: View of Preston from Penwortham Mill, 1821 (oil on canvas)

View of Preston from Penwortham Mill, 1821 (oil on canvas)
492632 View of Preston from Penwortham Mill, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Jenkinson, John (1790-1823); 107x151.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers and hunters in ancient Germanic peoples

Farmers and hunters in ancient Germanic peoples. Hunters wear short woven tunics, the farmers are naked apart from a short cape. The farmers hold a hoe and jug. From Philipp Kluvers Germania Antiqua

Background imageFarmers Collection: The medieval Benedictine Abbey at Einsiedeln, Switzerland

The medieval Benedictine Abbey at Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Badia di Einsedlen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmers of the town of Salzburg, Austria, 18th century

Farmers of the town of Salzburg, Austria, 18th century. Contadini del Salisburgh. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageFarmers Collection: Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century

Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century. A ploughman and family rest near oxen and plough, while others sow seeds. Contadini dell Austria al lavoro

Background imageFarmers Collection: Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th century

Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th century
Austrian farmers in Sunday Best outfits on their way to church, 18th century. Contadini dell Austria che si recano alla chiesa

Background imageFarmers Collection: After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre

After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279467 After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

Background imageFarmers Collection: Bringing in the harvest

Bringing in the harvest
LLM338552 Bringing in the harvest by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in the harvest. Aunt Louisas Nursery Favourite (1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmhouse

Farmhouse
LLM338547 Farmhouse by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farmhouse. Aunt Louisas Nursery Favourite (1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFarmers Collection: The Ploughing Team, c. 1906 (black crayon on paper)

The Ploughing Team, c. 1906 (black crayon on paper)
XYC306548 The Ploughing Team, c.1906 (black crayon on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 21.6x27.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: Open air wedding dance, 1610 (oil on panel) (see also 346632)

Open air wedding dance, 1610 (oil on panel) (see also 346632)
REV346631 Open air wedding dance, 1610 (oil on panel) (see also 346632) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 39x57 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageFarmers Collection: Collie Dogs

Collie Dogs
The Collie is a long-coated dog breed of medium to large size that, in its original form, was a type of collie used and bred for herding sheep in Scotland. Date: 1908

Background imageFarmers Collection: The Rest in the Country, 1925 (oil on canvas)

The Rest in the Country, 1925 (oil on canvas)
XIR216408 The Rest in the Country, 1925 (oil on canvas) by La Patelliere, Amedee de (1890-1932); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum)

Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum)
XIR226142 Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum) by German School, (13th century); Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: Farmhand with his girl

Farmhand with his girl
A farmers boy with a rake pursuing a pretty young maid. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1901

Background imageFarmers Collection: Sugar cane cultivation in Peru (b / w photo)

Sugar cane cultivation in Peru (b / w photo)
5996505 Sugar cane cultivation in Peru (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar cane cultivation in Peru)

Background imageFarmers Collection: View across the Sawahs to Gunung Agung, c. 1937-1939 (oil on board)

View across the Sawahs to Gunung Agung, c. 1937-1939 (oil on board)
1198436 View across the Sawahs to Gunung Agung, c. 1937-1939 (oil on board) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); 62x91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spies)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Pasture, Sunset, Eragny; Paturage, coucher de soleil, Eragny, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Pasture, Sunset, Eragny; Paturage, coucher de soleil, Eragny, 1890 (oil on canvas)
1768439 Pasture, Sunset, Eragny; Paturage, coucher de soleil, Eragny, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 37.7x45.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasture, Sunset)

Background imageFarmers Collection: An Allegory of the Four Seasons: Summer (oil on panel)

An Allegory of the Four Seasons: Summer (oil on panel)
2633502 An Allegory of the Four Seasons: Summer (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Costumes of the Swiss canton of Zurich, early 18th Century (coloured engraving)

Costumes of the Swiss canton of Zurich, early 18th Century (coloured engraving)
5229972 Costumes of the Swiss canton of Zurich, early 18th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of the Swiss canton of Zurich)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Threshing wheat on the Alfold, the plains of Hungary (b / w photo)

Threshing wheat on the Alfold, the plains of Hungary (b / w photo)
5229098 Threshing wheat on the Alfold, the plains of Hungary (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing wheat on the Alfold)

Background imageFarmers Collection: A Bamboo Grove in Trinidad (watercolour)

A Bamboo Grove in Trinidad (watercolour)
1767239 A Bamboo Grove in Trinidad (watercolour) by Cazabon, Jean-Michel (1813-1888); 30.5x22.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bamboo Grove in Trinidad. Michel Jean Cazabon (1813-1888)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)

Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board)
1196349 Pigsty, Nursery; Schweinekoben, Wochenstube, 1887 (oil on board) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 49.8x64.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: July (Reaping) (wash drawing)

July (Reaping) (wash drawing)
5889175 July (Reaping) (wash drawing) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 24.1x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed July beneath mount)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving)

Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving)
5998836 Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals beneficial to manPrint published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Making pork pies (b / w photo)

Making pork pies (b / w photo)
6024842 Making pork pies (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making pork pies)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Sausage-making (b / w photo)

Sausage-making (b / w photo)
6024841 Sausage-making (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sausage-making)

Background imageFarmers Collection: A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b / w photo)

A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b / w photo)
6024838 A modern farmers co-operative bacon factory in Ireland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Rustic farmyard scene (coloured engraving)

Rustic farmyard scene (coloured engraving)
6029779 Rustic farmyard scene (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustic farmyard scene.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageFarmers Collection: Arthur Young, First Secretary to the Board of Agriculture (litho)

Arthur Young, First Secretary to the Board of Agriculture (litho)
6024839 Arthur Young, First Secretary to the Board of Agriculture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Young, First Secretary to the Board of Agriculture)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b / w photo)

Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b / w photo)
6024837 Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a farmers co-operative bacon factory)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Cartoon, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo; or, The Great Protectionist

Cartoon, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo; or, The Great Protectionist -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli setting himself up as the champion of the Agricultural Interest

Background imageFarmers Collection: Cartoon, The Farmers Will-O-The-Wisp

Cartoon, The Farmers Will-O-The-Wisp -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli and his Local Taxation resolution, in which the Agricultural Interest was subordinated to that of Real Property

Background imageFarmers Collection: Female land army workers resting after a full day 1918

Female land army workers resting after a full day 1918
Women in Theydon, Essex, resting, socialising and reading in their club room after a days training for land army work. The Womens Land Army was established in 1917 to replace male workers in

Background imageFarmers Collection: The Pigs Possessed: or the Broad bottom d Litter running headlong into the Sea of

The Pigs Possessed: or the Broad bottom d Litter running headlong into the Sea of
3035657 The Pigs Possessed: or the Broad bottom d Litter running headlong into the Sea of Perdition, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageFarmers Collection: Ms 1175 f. 156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum)

Ms 1175 f. 156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum)
NUL121280 Ms 1175 f.156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: Postcard depicting the milking time in the Velay, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting the milking time in the Velay, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382785 Postcard depicting the milking time in the Velay, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, une vacherie)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Postcard depicting the cattle market place in Pradelles, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting the cattle market place in Pradelles, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382780 Postcard depicting the cattle market place in Pradelles, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Background imageFarmers Collection: Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum) (detail of 226142)

Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum) (detail of 226142)
XIR377114 Harvesting, Rhine School (vellum) (detail of 226142) by German School, (13th century); Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Collection: Sheep shearing, c. 1820 (colour litho)

Sheep shearing, c. 1820 (colour litho)
STC400543 Sheep shearing, c.1820 (colour litho) by Ward, James (1769-1859) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright



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Farmers, the backbone of Canada's agricultural landscape, are depicted in various scenes that capture their dedication and hard work. In an old farm on Guernsey, Channel Islands, a poster proudly declares "the right land for the right man, " emphasizing the importance of matching farmers with suitable terrain. Meanwhile, customers and landlord Mr H Mills gather to witness Ginger, a 9-year-old horse pouring out beer at East Street market in Chichester during bygone days. The essence of farming is beautifully showcased through images like wheat harvests accompanied by combine harvesters. A tractor halts its journey in Staffordshire, England to allow a hay bale making machine to release its precious cargo - bales of hay ready for storage or feeding livestock. At Welshpool Livestock Market in Powys, farmers' wellington boots and waterproof trousers stand outside pens as they negotiate deals for their animals. The hustle and bustle of Porthgain lime workings in Pembrokeshire showcases another facet of farming life - diversification into industries beyond traditional agriculture. Shepherds play a vital role too; leading their Dalesbred flock across snow-covered moorland near Pen-y-ghent demonstrates their commitment even amidst challenging conditions. Cattle markets like Chichester Cattle Market provide opportunities for farmers to showcase their prized livestock while connecting with buyers from far and wide. Amidst all this hard work, there's always time for nourishment – an authentic Ploughman's lunch enjoyed by farmers during breaks provides sustenance before returning to the fields. Sheep with curved horns and thick woolly coats add charm to any countryside scene as they graze peacefully under watchful eyes. These glimpses into the lives remind us not only of their tireless efforts but also highlight the diverse landscapes they inhabit across Canada and beyond. Their unwavering dedication ensures that our plates remain filled with fresh produce while preserving rural traditions that have stood the test of time.