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The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, 1862. '...Prize Corn-mowing Machine of the trustees of W. Crosskill, Beverley...Wherever there are no furrows...[this machine] works admirably and with considerable ease. In the crop it has a reciprocating and an advancing motion...it is propelled by three horses walking abreast immediately behind the platform, which rises obliquely from the knife-bar, and receives the corn as it falls upon it. This platform is carried upon four wheels...The corn, as it falls, is carried by four endless leather straps, which traverse the platform from side to side, and is laid in regular swathe to the right or left. This is the only machine in use which does not require to be preceded by the mowman. It enters the field alone, cuts its way round, and then proceeds to work in any direction. It clears a space of 8ft. 3in, at each cut, and with three horses, working at an easy pace, will readily lay from seventeen to twenty acres low in a day, and, under favourable circumstances, more than two acres an hour. This machine owes its origin to a patent taken out in 1826 by the Rev. Mr. Bell...but his initial idea has been much improved upon'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This print captures the innovative Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine, showcased at The International Exhibition in 1862. The machine, designed by W. Crosskill of Beverley, was hailed as a groundbreaking invention in agricultural technology. With its advanced features and efficient design, it revolutionized the process of harvesting crops.
The image depicts the prize corn-mowing machine in action, with three horses propelling it forward as it effortlessly cuts through fields of grain. Unlike traditional methods that required manual labor, this machine could operate independently without the need for a mowman to precede it. Its ability to clear a wide swath of land with precision and speed made it a game-changer for farmers looking to increase their productivity.
Originally conceived by the Rev. Mr. Bell in 1826, this reaping-machine had undergone significant improvements over the years to become a highly effective tool for modern agriculture. Its reciprocating and advancing motion allowed for smooth operation even on uneven terrain, while its four wheels and endless leather straps ensured that harvested corn was neatly laid out in swaths.
As one looks at this historical photograph, they are transported back to a time when innovation and ingenuity were celebrated on an international stage. The legacy of Crosskill's Bell's reaping-machine lives on as a testament to human creativity and progress in farming technology.
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