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Harvest Operations - Reaping, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Harvest Operations - Reaping, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Operations - Reaping, 1858. One of our Artists, fresh from the cornfields, has forwarded to us the accompanying Illustrations of gathering in the harvest. Nothing can present a more beautiful sight than the golden fields at this period of the year; and those who have left the great metropolis on visits to their country cousins must indeed be gratified with the sights around them. [Our sketch shows] the reapers, busily engaged in cutting the wheat, tying it into sheaves, and stacking the sheaves into shocks [stooks]'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Agricultural Workers Crops Cutting Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmer Farmhands Farmworkers Harvest Harvesting Reaper Reaping Sheaf Sheaves Sickle Stook Stooks Tools Tying Tying Up Wheat Wheatfield Women At Work Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker
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Harvest Operations - Reaping, 1858
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is an evocative and captivating image of the agricultural process during the autumn season. The photograph, created by an unknown artist, transports us back in time to the heart of the British countryside. The golden hues of the ripe wheat fields paint a picture of abundance and prosperity, a sight that must have been a welcome respite for city dwellers visiting their rural relatives. The scene is bustling with activity as reapers, both male and female, work in unison to cut the wheat, tie it into sheaves, and stack the sheaves into shocks. The reapers, dressed in traditional clothing, are deeply focused on their task, their expressions reflecting the rhythmic and methodical nature of their work. The use of simple tools such as sickles and stooks adds to the rustic charm of the image. The photograph, originally published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, is a testament to the rich agricultural heritage of Britain during the nineteenth century. The image captures the essence of rural life, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the farmers and farmhands. The photograph also highlights the seasonal nature of rural labor and the importance of community in the countryside. Overall, "Harvest Operations - Reaping, 1858" is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the past, inviting us to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural life and the beauty of the changing seasons.
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