Reaping Machine Collection (#2)

The old-time Thresher (engraving)
7180739 The old-time Thresher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old-time Thresher)

Australia: Shearing Time, Burrawong Station, New South Wales (b / w photo)
7182018 Australia: Shearing Time, Burrawong Station, New South Wales (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shearing Time, Burrawong Station)

Reaping Machine (colour litho)
3653414 Reaping Machine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reaping Machine)

McCormick, Reaping Machine (colour litho)
976712 McCormick, Reaping Machine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: McCormick, Reaping Machine)

The Reverend Patrick Bell, LLD, Inventor of the Reaping-Machine (engraving)
1588573 The Reverend Patrick Bell, LLD, Inventor of the Reaping-Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Patrick Bell, LLD)

The London Christmas Cattle Show of 1858 (engraving)
1619566 The London Christmas Cattle Show of 1858 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Christmas Cattle Show of 1858)

A child accidentally killed by a reaping machine during the harvest (colour litho)
2779429 A child accidentally killed by a reaping machine during the harvest (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Ducellier farming equipment, 1920 (colour litho)
PER205920 Poster advertising Ducellier farming equipment, 1920 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Reaper & Binder Competition, Mount Blowhard, near Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Reaper & Binder Competition, Mount Blowhard, near Ballarat, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Reaping Machine, early 19th century. Creator: J Moffat
Reaping Machine, early 19th century. Diagram of a farm implement used for harvesting crops mechanically. Plate CCCCLXXIX from the " Edinburgh Encyclopaedia" edited by David Brewster

PSCI2A-00109
Cyrus McCormick portrait, inventor of the mechanical reaper Hand-colored etching of a 19th-century portrait

Harvesting and food preparing machinery. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

W. Crosskills three horse reaping machine. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Reaping Machine Invented by James Smith of Deanston, 1816, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Cyrus Hall McCormick, Irish American farmer, inventor, businessman, and marketer, (c1924). McCormick (1809-1884) became famous as the inventor of the mechanical reaper in 1831

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine of 1831 (patented 1834), c1851. This, the first widely adopted reaping machine, was shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London where it was awarded a gold medal

Bells improved reaping machine by Crosskill, c1840s. Artist: Joseph Wilson Lowry
Bells improved reaping machine by Crosskill, c1840s. A farmer operates the machine by guiding two horses behind which push the harvester forward

Bells reaping machine, 1851. Artist: GH Swanston
Bells reaping machine, 1851. Scottish clergyman and inventor Patrick Bells (1799-1869) reaping machine of 1826 was the first successful reaping machine, but was not commercialised

Patrick Bell (1799-1869), Scottish clergyman and inventor, 1868. In c1827 Bell invented a mechanical reaper which Cyrus McCormick later perfected

Reconstruction of reaping machine used in Gaul in Ancient Roman times, as described by Pliny, c1890
Reconstruction of reaping machine used in Gaul in Ancient Roman times, as described by Pliny, Engraving, c1890

Reconstruction of Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny, Engraving, 1860
Reconstruction of Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny. Engraving, 1860. Aristotle believed that motion was a continuous pushing action

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine, 1862. Patented in America in 1831and shown at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, London, 1851, it was the first widely adopted mechanical reaper

Bells Improved Reaping Machine
Patrick Bell (1799-1869) was a Scottish clergyman and inventor. He was a farmers son from Mid Leoch, near Auchterhouse in Scotland

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"The Evolution of Harvesting: From Ancient Mosaics to Modern Machinery" Step into the world of agriculture through art and history. The meridian Line, also known as The Siesta, painted in 1888-1889, captures a serene moment amidst the fields where farmers rest during their laborious tasks. Fast forward to 1938 with The Booty Cat print, showcasing the beauty and grace of feline companionship in farming communities. But let's delve deeper into the roots of harvesting techniques. Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine revolutionized agriculture in 1831 and gained recognition at the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1851. This invention marked a turning point for efficiency and productivity on farms worldwide. Peasant working, depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1908-1910, portrays the dedication and hard work put forth by individuals who tirelessly toiled on farmlands. Similarly, an ancient mosaic from the 3rd-4th century titled "The Ploughman with Oxen" showcases early agricultural practices that relied heavily on animal power. Moving onto iconic artworks that depict harvest rituals, we encounter Jean-François Millet's masterpiece "The Angelus, " created between 1857-1859. This oil painting immortalizes two peasants pausing their work to pray—an homage to rural life steeped in tradition. Artists have always found inspiration within nature’s bounty; Gustave Caillebotte's Beet Harvest (1890) beautifully captures vibrant scenes from this specific agricultural endeavor. Meanwhile, Farmer -- Fork -- Reaper (1890), a chromolithography piece highlights various tools used during harvest time. Even children’s literature has embraced agrarian themes; Z is for Zachary illustrates farm life with its charming illustration depicting little ones closing gates as night falls—a reminder that it's getting quite late. Advancements didn't stop there—technology played its part too.