Shearing Collection (#2)

The Sheepshearers, 1857 / 61. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Sheepshearers, 1857/61

Sheep-shearing, 1813 (engraving)
3652639 Sheep-shearing, 1813 (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep-shearing, 1813)

Sheep shearers working on a New Zealand sheep station (colour litho)
6015516 Sheep shearers working on a New Zealand sheep station (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep shearers working on a New Zealand sheep station)

Wool: sheep (chromolitho)
968637 Wool: sheep (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool: sheep. Liebig card, from a series on materials fo making clothes)

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

The Sheepshearers, 1857-61 (oil on canvas)
2970077 The Sheepshearers, 1857-61 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 41.2x28.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Potter Palmer Collection; French, out of copyright

Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving)
5221719 Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc)

Buyers inspecting wool (b / w photo)
6025414 Buyers inspecting wool (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buyers inspecting wool)

Shearing the sheep (engraving)
6022243 Shearing the sheep (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shearing the sheep)

Agricultural Education in Victoria, Dookie and Longerenong (b / w photo)
5988457 Agricultural Education in Victoria, Dookie and Longerenong (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural Education in Victoria)

Sheepshearing Beneath a Tree, c. 1854 (conte crayon with pen and brown ink
5643033 Sheepshearing Beneath a Tree, c.1854 (contecrayon with pen and brown ink and gouache on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 29.5 x 22.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sheep shearing, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson
619579 Sheep shearing, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879 (engraving) by Australian School

Textiles (chromolitho)
669417 Textiles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Textiles. Chicoree Arlatte card.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

Sheep Shearing By Machinery
Sheep Shearing by machinery possibly a Wolseley Shearing Machine. Hand Tinted Glass Slide Date: circa 1900

Nature (colour litho)
2795462 Nature (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nature. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

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)

The Shearing Dispute in Queensland (engraving)
1062573 The Shearing Dispute in Queensland (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shearing Dispute in Queensland)

The Cloth Shearer (engraving)
3646641 The Cloth Shearer (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cloth Shearer)

Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b / w photo)
3652709 Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales)

The Liverpool Cloth Establishment, trade card (engraving)
731582 The Liverpool Cloth Establishment, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Cloth Establishment)

How a Torpedo-Boat is built at Messers Yarrow and Companys Works, Poplar (engraving)
1623238 How a Torpedo-Boat is built at Messers Yarrow and Companys Works, Poplar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho)
740561 Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Tondeuses de Chien. pub)

The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)
1605330 The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Scenes at an Australian Sheep Station, Collaroy, New South Wales (engraving)
1057880 Scenes at an Australian Sheep Station, Collaroy, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at an Australian Sheep Station)

Maison Fontaine trade card, sheep shearing (chromolitho)
964025 Maison Fontaine trade card, sheep shearing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Fontaine trade card, sheep shearing)

Sheep shearing, Australia (chromolitho)
1094056 Sheep shearing, Australia (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep shearing, Australia)

The story of a piece of woollen cloth (colour litho)
3099311 The story of a piece of woollen cloth (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of a piece of woollen cloth)

June (engraving)
3646578 June (engraving) by Bol, Hans (1534-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: June. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Gardening, c. 1637-38 (oil on panel)
NUL386985 Gardening, c.1637-38 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Museum of Fine Arts, Bucharest, Romania; Flemish, out of copyright

A truly Australian study of a Shearing Shed (b / w photo)
6024671 A truly Australian study of a Shearing Shed (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A truly Australian study of a Shearing Shed)

Mowing; Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park, the Distribution of the Prizes (engraving)
1619159 Mowing; Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park, the Distribution of the Prizes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mowing; Shearing)

Sketches of Life in Queensland (engraving)
1622349 Sketches of Life in Queensland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Life in Queensland)

Sheep shearing in New South Wales, Australia (engraving)
5197914 Sheep shearing in New South Wales, Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep shearing in New South Wales, Australia)

The Australian Wool Industry, scenes on a New South Wales Sheep-Farm (engraving)
1064559 The Australian Wool Industry, scenes on a New South Wales Sheep-Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Wool Industry)

Land Army girl shearing sheep at Manor Pragwell, Buckinghamshire 1946

Farmer Russ (left) works the shearing machine and looks on approvingly as Olive begins the " strip tease" act. Wiliam Gayton farm-worker, on right

The man from Wagga way out back in deepest Surrey with 350 jumpjocks to unzip before sundown. Aussie Kelvin Furner from New South Wales is one of about 100 Aussie

June, 1628-29. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
June, 1628-29

The Sheepshearer, 19th century. Creator: Henry Linton
The Sheepshearer, 19th century. After Jean-Francois Millet

COUNTRY FETE 1858
A country fete - mowing, shearing and cottagers flower show at Coleshill Park, near Reading, Berkshire Date: 1858

June, 1772. Creator: Hendrik Meijer
June, 1772

Sheep Shearing, Republic of Ireland

George Shearing, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
George Shearing, London, 1976

George Shearing and Brian Torff on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Sheep Shearing, 1910. Artist: C Reid
Sheep Shearing, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Shearing shed, Burrawang Station, Australia
Shearing shed, Burrawang Station, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Sheep shearer shearing sheep Anton Mauve mentioned
Sheep shearer, shearing (sheep), Anton Mauve (mentioned on object), 1848 - 1888, paper, brush, h 461 mm × w 382 mm

Passport map east coast England mouth Humber Pas-caert
Passport map of the east coast of England, with the mouth of the Humber Pas-caert of the Sea cuses of England From Orfordnes to a Flamborger Hooft (title on object) east coast of England

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"Shearing: A Time-Honored Tradition Across Continents and Centuries" From the Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape to Sheep Shearing for Donegal Homespun, it has been an integral part of our cultural heritage. Whether it's the bustling scenes of sheep shearing in Burrawang, Australia or the tranquil Chateau at Poitiers captured by Paul Limbourg, this timeless practice connects us to our past. In Picture No. 10764556, we witness the meticulous process of wool sorting and classing in Burrawang, Australia. The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory showcases how sheared wool is transformed into exquisite carpets that grace elegant interiors. Not limited to just sheep, even dogs receive their fair share of grooming as depicted in The Dog Groomers lithograph from 1820. This reminds us that shearing extends beyond livestock; it encompasses all creatures who benefit from a well-maintained coat. The images transport us back to Stanhope where sheep shearing was a way of life during the early 1900s. It was a laborious task undertaken with care and expertise by hardworking individuals dedicated to preserving this age-old tradition. Sheep shearing evokes feelings of community spirit and camaraderie as neighbors come together to lend a helping hand during these annual rituals. It symbolizes unity and cooperation among rural communities worldwide. As we delve into these captivating visuals depicting various aspects across time and space, we are reminded of its significance - not only as an essential economic activity but also as a celebration of craftsmanship passed down through generations. So let us cherish these glimpses into history – whether it be through vibrant paintings or black-and-white photographs – for they remind us that amidst technological advancements, some traditions remain unaltered throughout centuries. Shearing continues to weave threads connecting cultures around the globe while honoring our shared agricultural roots.