STEAM THRESHER, 1851. Hornsbys steam-driven threshing machine demonstrated in the open field at the Great London Exhibition of 1851: contemporary English engraving
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STEAM THRESHER, 1851. Hornsbys steam-driven threshing machine demonstrated in the open field at the Great London Exhibition of 1851: contemporary English engraving
STEAM THRESHER, 1851.
Hornsbys steam-driven threshing machine demonstrated in the open field at the Great London Exhibition of 1851: contemporary English engraving
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1851 Engine Equipment Grand International Exhibition Industrial Revolution Industry Invention Machine Steam Engine Thresher Threshing Victorian Hornsby
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a significant moment in history - the demonstration of Hornsbys steam-driven threshing machine at the Great London Exhibition of 1851. The image showcases the ingenuity and progressiveness of Victorian-era invention during the Industrial Revolution. In this scene, we see the steam thresher standing tall amidst an open field, surrounded by onlookers who are marveling at this groundbreaking piece of machinery. The workers nearby are engaged in their labor, utilizing various equipment to aid them in their task. The presence of a middle-class gentleman observing from afar adds a touch of social context to the image. The intricate details captured by this contemporary English engraving highlight not only the physicality and power of the steam engine but also its impact on industry and work practices. This print serves as a testament to how technology was transforming traditional methods, making manual labor more efficient and productive. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we cannot help but appreciate how far we have come since that grand international exhibition in 1851. It reminds us that innovation has always been at the heart of human progress, propelling societies forward into new eras marked by technological advancements.
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