Reaping Collection

Reaping sugar canes in the West Indies
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting the reaping of sugar cane in the West Indies

The Harvest Moon, 1833 (oil on paper laid on panel)
XYC162467 The Harvest Moon, 1833 (oil on paper laid on panel) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 22.2x27.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Farming / Reaping 1899
A reaping scene

Corn cutter hat reaping picking mowing harvest
Corn cutter with hat, seen from behind, reaping, picking, mowing, harvest, agricultural implements: sickle, Vincent van Gogh (signed by artist), 1863 - 1890, paper, chalk, pencil, brush

The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Near naked man wades in a pond to gather water lilies - Bali
Near naked man in a cooly hat wades in a pond to gather water lilies. Bali, Indonesia Date: 1989

Grain harvest Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Mussolini participating in the wheat harvest Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

11th century agriculture in England
3787239 11th century agriculture in England; (add.info.: 11th century agriculture in England. Illustrations of various techniques (including scything). 19th century illustration

Hungarian farmer cutting a field with a sythe Hungary Herencseny. Date of Photograph:1937

Harvest Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Peasants gathering. Date of Photograph:1940 -1950 ca

Grass cutters in Montepiano Florence Montepiano. Date of Photograph:1955-1956

Corn reaping in Egypt. Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880

Months of May and June in the archivolt of the Portal of Santa Maria Parish Church in Arezzo Arezzo Parish Church of St Maria Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Grimani Breviary: the month of July, miniature of the Flemish school, preserved in the Marciana Library of Venice Venice Marciana Library Illumination Renaissance

Grimani Breviary: the month of June, Flemish School miniature, in the Marciana Library in Venice Venice Marciana Library Illumination Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Trades in Regency England. Spinning, reaping flax and Suffolk horses. Woman spinning wool on a wheel outside a cottage in Lavenham 28, boy harvesting hemp for sailcloth in Suffolk 29

Reapers, 1910. Artist: Leon-Augustin Lhermitte
Reapers, 1910. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Apache Reaper [gathering wheat], c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Apache Reaper [gathering wheat], c1906. Apache woman harvesting wheat with a hand sickle

Farming (reaping) on the Canadian Prairies, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Reaping on the Prairies, Canada Date: early 1900s

Reaping with horses in Billinge in 1926

Reaping in 1926

Harvesting near Keighley in 1926 Date: 1926

Reaping with horses, Victorian period

Archaeological dig at Glastonbury
Archaeological finds for a dig in Glastonbury summerset. Seen are the Timber Foundation and Palisading at the Glastonbury Lake Village, a ladder found, a reaping-hook and some weaving combs

Advert, William Dray and Co, Reaping Machine
Advert, William Dray and Co, Upper Thames Street, London, Patent Reaping Machine Date: 1856

The Reaper
A woodblock print portrayal of a farmer an rest, with his reaping scythe laid on the floor beside him. Date: circa 1923

Advert, R Hornsby & Sons, mowing and reaping machines
Advert, R Hornsby & Sons, the best mowing and reaping machines, Grantham, England. Date: 1868

Reaping with horse-teams - It was the Middle West in its glory ! Date: 1904

The Reapers, 1860 (oil on canvas)
GLS219838 The Reapers, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 74.9x111.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho)
MAN464477 Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Ms Lat 5729 Farmers performing different agricultural tasks, from the Ripoll Bible (vellum)
IND125147 Ms Lat 5729 Farmers performing different agricultural tasks, from the Ripoll Bible (vellum) by Spanish School, (11th century); Vatican Library, Vatican City; Index Fototeca

Reaper, 1853, after drawing made in 1852. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
Reaper, 1853, after drawing made in 1852

The Solitary Reaper (colour litho)
974105 The Solitary Reaper (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solitary Reaper)

Farming advert showing mowers and reapers, 1890 (colour litho)
3245346 Farming advert showing mowers and reapers, 1890 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Reapers (watercolour on paper)
1765039 The Reapers (watercolour on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 15.9x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reapers. Helen Allingham (1848-1926). Watercolour on paper

Angel Reaper, 1878 (stained glass)
3475522 Angel Reaper, 1878 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); St Peter and St Pauls Church, Pickering, Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Mechanical reaper (chromolitho)
977668 Mechanical reaper (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical reaper)

Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho)
2798215 Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fucense wheat. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 17 September 1899.); © Look and Learn

The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse
3112311 The Castle of Labour, from; La voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth) by Jacques Bruyant

Canadian North-West Farming, reaping the Harvest in Manitoba (engraving)
1592257 Canadian North-West Farming, reaping the Harvest in Manitoba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian North-West Farming)

Trades in Regency England: cable making, straw work
Trades in Regency England. Men twisting rope in a cable making factory in Deptford 1, women and children making straw hats in Dunstable 2 and a woman making lace outside a cottage in Buckingham 3

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

Fol. 7v The Month of July: Harvest and Sheep Shearing, from the
XIR254909 Fol.7v The Month of July: Harvest and Sheep Shearing, from the Breviarium Grimani, c.1515 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

McCormicks New Reaper, 1888 (engraving)
PNP246259 McCormicks New Reaper, 1888 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Window depicting August, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206433 Window depicting August, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

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"Reaping: A Time-Honored Tradition of Harvesting Abundance" From the sun-soaked fields of the West Indies, where sugar canes sway in the breeze, to the enchanting sight of the Harvest Moon illuminating a 19th-century countryside masterpiece, it has long been an integral part of our agricultural heritage. In 1899, hardworking farmers equipped with their trusty corn cutter hats embarked on a laborious journey through golden fields, skillfully picking and mowing crops during harvest season. These resilient souls knew that their efforts would yield bountiful rewards for their communities. Across the vast Canadian Prairies in the early 1900s, another chapter unfolded as determined hands tirelessly worked to reap nature's blessings. The prairies echoed with sounds of progress as men and women labored together to ensure sustenance for all. From horse-drawn reapers to innovative machinery, they embraced new technologies while preserving age-old farming traditions. The year was 1926 when Billinge witnessed horses gracefully guiding reaping machines through its fertile lands. In Keighley too, hearts swelled with pride as diligent workers harvested crops near this idyllic town. It was a time when unity prevailed amidst hard work and dedication. Travel back further into history - Victorian times - where majestic horses played an essential role in reaping endeavors. Their strength and elegance were harnessed by skilled handlers who understood that cooperation between man and beast was key to success. Beyond agriculture lies Glastonbury's archaeological dig site; here we uncover remnants from ancient civilizations who also practiced reaping centuries ago. Through these discoveries, we gain insight into how our ancestors celebrated nature's abundance while honoring its cycles. Amidst it all stands William Dray & Co. , whose advert showcased cutting-edge technology – a testament to human ingenuity striving towards efficiency and progress in harvesting methods.