Corn Collection (page 3)

Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but
527838 Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but same night was defeated on his Irish bill. Resigned 29 June

Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815
527834 Lord John Russell shown campaigning for abolition of the Corn Laws. Between 1815 and 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Cylindrical traversing rake
5616625 Cylindrical traversing rake; (add.info.: Cylindrical traversing rake, for stirring tobacco, malt, corn, hops, etc. by R.W. Barchard of Croydon. London, 1818)

A barn and threshing floor
3732433 A barn and threshing floor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barn and threshing floor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Threshing with horses
3732478 Threshing with horses; (add.info.: Engraving depicts threshing with horses in Spain. Threshing is a method used to separate grain from (corn or other crops)

Threshing with horses
3732477 Threshing with horses; (add.info.: Engraving depicts threshing with horses in Spain. Threshing is a method used to separate grain from (corn or other crops)

Maize or corn, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher
FLO4563340 Maize or corn, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn
5307810 Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn. This had rubber delivery tubes for slides to regulate the flow of seed)

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306933 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306919 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mais (Frumentum Indicum), whole plant uthered and detail of the epi, 1626 (engraving)
FGL5459525 Mais (Frumentum Indicum), whole plant uthered and detail of the epi, 1626 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving - in "Kreutterbuch Dess Hochgelehrten unnd weitberuhmten Herrn D)

Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina, and corn spurry Spergula arvensis
5856580 Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina, and corn spurry Spergula arvensis; (add.info.: Alfalfa Medicago sativa, black medic Medicago lupulina)

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617258 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617255 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617253 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Corn (colour litho)
3117138 Corn (colour litho); (add.info.: Zea mais, Zea mays Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Agriculture. Agricultural machinery for the harvest: combine harvester. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638758 Agriculture. Agricultural machinery for the harvest: combine harvester. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306925 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306906 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ears of corn French 19th century (engraving)
5306900 Ears of corn French 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ears of corn French 19th century (engraving)
5306899 Ears of corn French 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306885 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306877 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum)
XIR206473 Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal

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Trade card for F Hull, bread and biscuit baker, London (engraving)
8677537 Trade card for F Hull, bread and biscuit baker, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for F Hull, bread and biscuit baker)

Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho)
8677508 Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, from Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 (Act 2)

An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century
5310766 An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn (engraving)
5306910 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306896 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306887 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306932 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306924 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A windmill used to grind corn
5307351 A windmill used to grind corn.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a windmill used to grind corn. On the upper floor the miller is feeding grain into the hopper which takes it to the centre of)

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306909 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306892 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306890 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306882 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306881 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306875 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306869 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306844 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306842 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4630100 Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617257 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617254 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617251 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

Corn spurrey, Spergula arvensis
5856102 Corn spurrey, Spergula arvensis; (add.info.: Corn spurrey, Spergula arvensis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

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"Corn: A Journey Through Time and Landscapes" Step back in time to witness the age-old tradition of horses pulling the plough, as they diligently cultivate the fertile fields. The Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate from 1934 guides us through this picturesque countryside, revealing a tapestry of golden cornfields stretching as far as the eye can see. Travel further back in history with William Fairbank's correct plan of Sheffield from 1771, showcasing a bustling town surrounded by bountiful corn crops. Fast forward to 1797, and another masterpiece by Fairbank presents an intricately engraved Plan of Sheffield that highlights its agricultural heritage. Shire Horses, majestic creatures with their immense strength and grace, continue to pull the plough across vast landscapes like Stirling Castle in Scotland. Witnessing these magnificent animals working harmoniously with humans is truly awe-inspiring. The Millet Gleaners epitomize hard work and dedication as they meticulously gather every precious grain left behind after harvest. Horse-drawn harvesters join forces with farmers to ensure no bounty goes to waste – a testament to human ingenuity throughout history. Intriguingly depicted in an illustration by William Heath Robinson titled "Consequences, " we are reminded that every action has its consequences – even when it comes to something as humble yet essential as corn farming. Let us not forget moments of joy amidst our exploration; Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats serenade us on an enchanting music sheet cover while we immerse ourselves in tales spun around Mitchells Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. This architectural marvel celebrates corn's significance while captivating visitors from near and far. Nature too plays its part; Emberiza calandra or the charming corn bunting graces our presence with its melodic song against a backdrop of gently swaying stalks. Its presence reminds us that corn sustains not only humans but also the diverse ecosystem it supports.