Shearing Collection

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheep Shearing for Donegal Homespun
Sheep Shearing forDonegal Homespun - a view of three men shearing three sheep with another man onlooking. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal). Date: circa early 1900s

Shearing sheep, Burrawang, Australia
Shearing sheep, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Wool sorting and classing, Burrawang, Australia
Wool sorting and classing in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Juillet - Le Chateau De Poitiers. Farm workers harvesting wheat with scythes and shearing sheep

Picture No. 10764556
Sheep shearing Date:

The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory
Shearing and Finishing Wilton Pile Carpet at The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Wilton, Wiltshire Date: circa 1903

The Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho)
XIR205745 The Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

British imigrant family in Australia shearing their sheep for the first time. Engraving c1850
527930 British imigrant family in Australia shearing their sheep for the first time. Engraving c1850. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The shearing of blistered steel to produce a higher quality steel
5310209 The shearing of blistered steel to produce a higher quality steel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the shearing of blistered steel to produce a higher quality steel - Sheffield)

Shearing a length of carpet, 1892
3479226 Shearing a length of carpet, 1892; (add.info.: Shearing or trimming a carpet. Dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shearing a length of carpet, 1843
3479223 Shearing a length of carpet, 1843; (add.info.: Shearing a length of carpet to produce a smooth pile. London, August 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Le Tondeur de chiens, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Tondeur de chiens, 1842. The dog-shearer. A worried woman looks on as a man uses a pair of scissors to cut her pet's fur. Series: Bohemiens de Paris; Periodical: Le Charivari, 15 February 1842

Sheepshearing, 1818. Creator: Johann Adam Klein
Sheepshearing, 1818

Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Creator: Henry Singleton
Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Attributed to Henry Singleton

Nude children shearing wheat; an allegory of Summer; after a bas-relief on the Fonta... after 1745. Creator: Anon
Nude children shearing wheat; an allegory of Summer; after a bas-relief on the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons (Paris), after 1745

July, July 10, 1789. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
July, July 10, 1789

Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

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

French tapestry depicting the Month of June with the shearing of rams. Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Tapestry Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

sheering sheep

Sheep shearing in Stanhope Date: circa 1900s

Stanhope sheep shearing early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Sheep shearing early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Stanhope Sheep Clipping in 1914

Shearing a sheep, Sheep Station, Australia, Victorian period

Shearing sheep in Swaledale in the 1940s (hand coloured photo)

Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA (msn D.902, ex BuAer 121528), fitted with a passenger compartment in the fuselage. This aircraft was destroyed on 12 December 1968 when the engine failed on take-off

Calendar Miniatures, June
Miniature painting, one of a series of Calendar Miniatures, for the month of June. Shows the process of shearing sheep and other works of agricultural life. Date: circa 1530 (originally)

The Sheepshearers, c. 1863 (w/c & bodycolour over traces of pencil on paper)
MAN276850 The Sheepshearers, c.1863 (w/c & bodycolour over traces of pencil on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 19.2x41.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Before them ran a gentleman steering a pig, from The Water Babies pub. by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c
3949420 Before them ran a gentleman steering a pig, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

DDE-90036208
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036207
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036206
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036205
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036204
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036203
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036202
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

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Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036200
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90036199
Shearing Shetland sheep in a paddock. It is a traditional, hardy breed of the Northern Isles in Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90026755
Tuatapere, New Zealand. A sheep shearing tour in Tuatapere offers hands on experience. Date: 26/08/2005

The Sheep Shearer (pencil on paper)
XOU16855 The Sheep Shearer (pencil on paper) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: by Giovanni Segantini (1858-99))

Sheep-shearing in Australia (litho)
2774898 Sheep-shearing in Australia (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep-shearing in Australia)

Historiated initial N depicting sheep shearing, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum)
XIR125865 Historiated initial N depicting sheep shearing, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Finial for Pin or Blade Depicting Figures Shearing a Llama, A. D. 1450 / 1532
Finial for Pin or Blade Depicting Figures Shearing a Llama, A.D. 1450/1532

The Sheepshearers, 1857 / 61. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Sheepshearers, 1857/61

Sheep-shearing, 1813 (engraving)
3652639 Sheep-shearing, 1813 (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep-shearing, 1813)

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"Shearing: A Time-Honored Tradition Across Continents and Centuries" From the Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape to Sheep Shearing for Donegal Homespun, it has been an integral part of our cultural heritage. Whether it's the bustling scenes of sheep shearing in Burrawang, Australia or the tranquil Chateau at Poitiers captured by Paul Limbourg, this timeless practice connects us to our past. In Picture No. 10764556, we witness the meticulous process of wool sorting and classing in Burrawang, Australia. The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory showcases how sheared wool is transformed into exquisite carpets that grace elegant interiors. Not limited to just sheep, even dogs receive their fair share of grooming as depicted in The Dog Groomers lithograph from 1820. This reminds us that shearing extends beyond livestock; it encompasses all creatures who benefit from a well-maintained coat. The images transport us back to Stanhope where sheep shearing was a way of life during the early 1900s. It was a laborious task undertaken with care and expertise by hardworking individuals dedicated to preserving this age-old tradition. Sheep shearing evokes feelings of community spirit and camaraderie as neighbors come together to lend a helping hand during these annual rituals. It symbolizes unity and cooperation among rural communities worldwide. As we delve into these captivating visuals depicting various aspects across time and space, we are reminded of its significance - not only as an essential economic activity but also as a celebration of craftsmanship passed down through generations. So let us cherish these glimpses into history – whether it be through vibrant paintings or black-and-white photographs – for they remind us that amidst technological advancements, some traditions remain unaltered throughout centuries. Shearing continues to weave threads connecting cultures around the globe while honoring our shared agricultural roots.