Bales Collection (#3)

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Straw bales in Tuscan field, Val d'Orcia, Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

From the overpass approaching Fresno, between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno. From the overpass approaching Fresno, California. [Bales of cotton outside the Producers Cotton Oil Co. makers of cottonseed cake and meal for cattle and sheep]

Cotton gin, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Cotton gin, Hale County, Alabama

The Wood on the Hill, 1912 (ink, chalk & w / c on paper)
497304 The Wood on the Hill, 1912 (ink, chalk & w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

D-69427
Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

Cornfield (pastel on paper)
3504698 Cornfield (pastel on paper) by Stott, William (1857-1900); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

A young girl standing in a field with her hand on her collie dog (colour litho)
960247 A young girl standing in a field with her hand on her collie dog (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firm Friends)

Cotton bales for loading onto a ship, India
Cotton bales on dock for loading onto a ship, India, c.1870 s

Bull, ox cart loaded with bales, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Bull, ox cart loaded with bales, Japan

Distribution of goods to the Gros Ventres, pub. 1860 (colour litho)
3090421 Distribution of goods to the Gros Ventres, pub. 1860 (colour litho) by Stanley, John Mix (1814-72); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Farm workers packing bales of rice, Japan, late 19th century

Harvesting the rice crop in Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Study of Two Female Harvesters, 1882 (black chalk on pink paper with white)
493251 Study of Two Female Harvesters, 1882 (black chalk on pink paper with white) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 42.8x63.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Haymaking (oil on canvas)
CH402146 Haymaking (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Elizabeth Adela Stanhope (1859-1912); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Captive Audience, 1911 (oil on canvas)
NOO56915 A Captive Audience, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); 161.3x193.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvest Time, 1878 (oil on canvas)
EDI187977 Harvest Time, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Haymaking, 1893-1900 (oil on canvas)
TW426683 Haymaking, 1893-1900 (oil on canvas) by Jobling, Isabella (1851-1926); 45.5x36 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho)
2778272 Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

The first harvest of the Empire (colour litho)
2783761 The first harvest of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first harvest of the Empire)

Shipping cotton, Norfolk Harbour, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1915

Wool-Sorters (engraving)
974039 Wool-Sorters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool-Sorters. Illustration for Great Industries of Great Britain (Cassell, c 1900)

Bales of wool being transported from Riverina, Australia
Bales of wool being transported on bullock-drawn carts from Riverina, New South Wales, Australia, destined for the mills of Yorkshire, England. Date: 1922

Womens Auxiliary Army Corps, WW1
Members of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps in a clothing store, packing uniforms into bales for recruits, First World War. 1914-1918

Manchester Cotton Shed. circa 1900

Aerostatic Machine, Ballooning
George B Bales, newly invented Aerostatic Machine - Ballooning. circa 1850

People in a field at harvest time with tractor
People in a field at harvest time, riding on hay bales being drawn by a red tractor. Date: circa 1960s

Toorak sheep station, Julia Creek, Queensland, Australia
Toorak sheep station at Julia Creek, Queensland, Australia -- men and women on a truck loaded with wool bales. Date: mid-1910s

Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair (engraving)
1058080 Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair)

The Gleaners (oil on canvas)
476631 The Gleaners (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 76.5X96.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Exhibition of Modern British Art, a Corn-Field, Evening (engraving)
1625345 Exhibition of Modern British Art, a Corn-Field, Evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Modern British Art, a Corn-Field, Evening)

Hungry Deer Fed from the Sky (Colour Litho)
2778050 Hungry Deer Fed from the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungry deer supplied from the sky)

Sorting from the rough bales (engraving)
3638931 Sorting from the rough bales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting from the rough bales. Illustration for The Fireside, 1890)

View from West Street of Mercantile Activity in New York Harbour, c
CHT206511 View from West Street of Mercantile Activity in New York Harbour, c.1880 (litho) (b/w photo) by Quevero, (fl.1880); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Bales of wool (b / w photo)
6009026 Bales of wool (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bales of wool. Illustration for The Raw Materials of Commerce by J Henry Vanstone (Pitman)

Young villagers, France, 18th century, from a painting by Nicolas Lancret
5855371 Young villagers, France, 18th century, from a painting by Nicolas Lancret. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Young villagers on bales of straw, France, 18th century)

Loading Cotton on the Alabama River (engraving)
729268 Loading Cotton on the Alabama River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Cotton on the Alabama River. Illustrations initialled F B)

Norwegian girl during harvest (colour photo)
3102818 Norwegian girl during harvest (colour photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwegian girl during harvest)

Shooting Cottin-bales into the fore part of the river-steamer Magnolia
STC439410 Shooting Cottin-bales into the fore part of the river-steamer Magnolia, illustration from The Illustrated London News, 1861 (litho) by English School

Printed Calico works, Russia (engraving)
STC310976 Printed Calico works, Russia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Manufacture d indiennes de Zarewa (Russie), D apres une gouache signee Kaelin

Summer (oil on canvas)
BAL285681 Summer (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 54.5x67.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Cotton in Egypt (engraving)
1049056 Cotton in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Transportation of cotton by road (colour photo)
3096552 Transportation of cotton by road (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transportation of cotton by road)

Eshing Bridge, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6199904 Eshing Bridge, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Jnr. (1828-99); 45.5x64.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Studies of a male and a female harvester (grey wash over pencil on paper)
1217671 Studies of a male and a female harvester (grey wash over pencil on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French

Harvest (colour litho)
3096762 Harvest (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Threshing (colour photo)
3096288 Threshing (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

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"Bales: A Tapestry of Agricultural Traditions and Industrial Heritage" From the picturesque landscapes of Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland to the bustling streets of Murraygate, Dundee - a celebration of the Jute Industry, they have played an integral role in various facets of our history. In the tranquil countryside, a majestic Shire horse pulls a hay wagon through fields adorned with golden bales. The timeless scene captures the essence of rural life in all its splendor. Moving southwards to Lancashire, we witness a magnificent Cotton Barge gliding along serene waterways. Laden with bales brimming with precious cargo, it symbolizes an era when cotton reigned supreme and trade flourished. Meanwhile, in Staffordshire's September sun-drenched fields, a tractor pauses to allow a hay bale making machine to release its carefully crafted bundle. This harmonious dance between man and machinery epitomizes the efficiency and innovation driving modern agriculture. Venturing further east into Yorkshire Dales' meadows lies another testament to progress - a Massey Ferguson tractor equipped with McHale baler diligently rounds up silage into perfectly formed bales. Here lies evidence that tradition can seamlessly intertwine with technology for optimal results. Devon's idyllic landscape reveals yet another facet of farming as round straw bales stand proudly on stubble fields under the strong morning sunlight. Their presence not only signifies hard work but also serves as nature's canvas painted by light and shadow. Across borders in County Fermanagh stands Crom Castle - ancestral home to Lord Erne and the Crichton family. Nestled amidst lush surroundings are neatly stacked bales; their presence evokes memories passed down through generations. Beyond agriculture lies unexpected connections – like that Good Luck card adorned with cricket bats, ball, and wicket resting against hay bales. It reminds us how even sports find solace among these humble bundles, bridging the gap between tradition and recreation.