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Haymaking, Cornwall. 1900s
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Haymaking, Cornwall. 1900s
Farmworkers using a steam driven threshing machine to make sheaves of hay and build a rick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 1972.2.452
Media ID 12573083
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back to the picturesque countryside of Cornwall in the early 1900s. The image showcases a pivotal moment in agricultural history as farmworkers diligently engage with a steam-driven threshing machine during haymaking season. In this snapshot, we witness the fusion of traditional farming practices with emerging technology. The towering steam engine looms over the scene, its rhythmic chugging providing power for the intricate machinery at work. A group of hardworking farm laborers can be seen skillfully maneuvering sheaves of hay onto the threshing machine, meticulously separating grain from stalks. The photograph beautifully captures both human and mechanical elements harmoniously working together amidst nature's bounty. As these dedicated workers build a rick, their synchronized efforts create an impressive stack that will provide sustenance for livestock throughout winter months. Photographer Arthur William Jordan has masterfully frozen this fleeting moment in time, allowing us to appreciate not only his artistic eye but also gain insight into an era when agriculture was undergoing significant transformation. This image serves as a testament to Cornish farmers' resilience and adaptability as they embraced new technologies while preserving age-old farming traditions. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history, we are reminded of the importance of our agricultural heritage and how it continues to shape our present-day practices.
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