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Farm labourers threshing corn with flails on the barn floor. The sheaves of corn
Filename: 917_05_010060.jpg
Size: 2000 x 2838 (3.8MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
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Farm labourers threshing corn with flails on the barn floor. The sheaves of corn
Farm labourers threshing corn with flails on the barn floor. The sheaves of corn had been brought in at Autumn harvest time and stacked in the barn. Kronheim chromolithograph from Pictures from Nature by Mary Howitt (London, 1869)
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Media ID 9753297
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1869 Agricultural Agriculture Autumn Barn Brought Chromolithograph Corn Farm Floor Harvest Kronheim Labourer Labourers Mary Pictures Season Stacked Threshing Time Winter Flails Howitt Sheaves
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a timeless scene of farm labourers diligently threshing corn with flails on the barn floor. The sheaves of corn, meticulously stacked in the rustic barn, were brought in during the bountiful autumn harvest time. As winter approaches, these hardworking individuals engage in this traditional agricultural practice to separate the valuable grain from its husks. The image transports us back to rural Britain in 1869, where nature and season dictated the rhythm of life on the farm. Mary Howitt's remarkable work "Pictures from Nature" beautifully showcases this harmonious relationship between man and land. In this particular moment frozen in time, we witness the sheer dedication and physical exertion required by these labourers as they skillfully wield their flails. Each swing brings them closer to obtaining precious kernels that will sustain both themselves and their community throughout the cold months ahead. Kronheim's chromolithograph technique adds depth and vibrancy to this historical snapshot, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail - from the weathered wooden beams supporting the barn roof to each individual stalk of corn strewn across the floor. This evocative image serves as a testament not only to our ancestors' unwavering commitment towards agriculture but also reminds us of our connection with nature's cycles. It is a poignant reminder that even amidst technological advancements today, there is still immense value in understanding and preserving age-old farming practices for future generations.
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