Threshing in the 1930s

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Threshing in the 1930s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Harvest Haymaking Thrashing Threshing

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Step back in time with this image of threshing in the 1930s, brought to you by The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports us to a simpler era, where the rhythmic clatter of metal against metal and the scent of freshly cut hay filled the air. The scene unfolds on a quintessential English farm, where the harvest season is in full swing. Farmers and laborers, dressed in their work clothes and caps, are seen gathered around the threshing machine, their faces etched with determination and focus. The machine, a testament to the ingenuity of the time, is powered by a team of strong horses, their muscles rippling as they strain against the harnesses. The lantern slide, a common tool for projecting images during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, adds an intriguing layer of history to the photograph. The threshing process was a communal effort, with neighbors and families coming together to help each other reap the rewards of their labor. The hay, once threshed, would be carefully stacked in haystacks, providing essential fodder for the animals throughout the winter months. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the changing of the seasons was marked by the sounds and smells of the harvest, and the bonds of community were strengthened through shared experience. A truly enchanting addition to any vintage or historical collection, this photograph is a reminder of the enduring beauty and simplicity of rural life in the 1930s.

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