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Threshing during haymaking, probably 1920s
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Threshing during haymaking, probably 1920s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time with this image of a threshing scene during haymaking, likely taken in the 1920s. The vintage photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to a simpler era in farming history. A team of horses, harnessed and ready to work, stand patiently by the side of a rudimentary threshing machine. The machine, a testament to the ingenuity of the time, is powered by the horses' strength and skillfully maneuvered by the farmer at the reins. The air is filled with the scent of freshly cut hay and the sound of the horses' hooves on the ground. The scene is illuminated by the warm glow of a lantern, casting long shadows across the landscape. The farmers, dressed in Victorian and Edwardian attire, work in unison to ensure the hay is threshed efficiently. The women and children, dressed in long skirts and aprons, watch from the sidelines, ready to help with the bundling and stacking of the hay. The threshing machine, a far cry from the modern machinery used today, is a labor-intensive process that requires teamwork, strength, and determination. The image captures the essence of a community coming together to complete a vital task in the farming calendar. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich history of farming and the resilience of those who worked the land. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a bygone era, where the rhythm of the seasons and the strength of the community were the driving forces behind the harvest.
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