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Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle (1719-1811) Scottish inventor and millwright. Top
Threshing machine by Andrew Meikle (1719-1811) Scottish inventor and millwright. Top: Original form powered by horses. Bottom: improved form powered by water wheel. Engraving 1811
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Media ID 9784081
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1811 Agriculture Andrew Bottom Corn Energy Form Grain Horses Improved Industrial Inventor Machine Mechanisation Original Powered Revolution Scottish Threshing Wheel Meikle
8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
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Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 20.3cm (6" x 8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable ingenuity of Scottish inventor and millwright, Andrew Meikle (1719-1811). In this historical engraving from 1811, we are presented with two distinct forms of his groundbreaking Threshing machine. The top image depicts its original design, powered by horses, while the bottom image reveals an improved version propelled by a water wheel. Meikle's invention revolutionized the agricultural industry during the British Industrial Revolution. By harnessing the energy of horses or water to power his threshing machine, he effectively mechanized the labor-intensive process of separating grain from corn stalks. This innovation not only increased efficiency but also significantly reduced manual labor requirements. The significance of Meikle's contribution to agriculture cannot be overstated. His ingenious device played a pivotal role in transforming traditional farming practices into modern mechanization. As farmers embraced this new technology, they experienced heightened productivity and greater yields. This print serves as a testament to Meikle's brilliance and enduring impact on society. It encapsulates both his original concept and subsequent improvements that further enhanced its functionality. Through this visual representation, we gain insight into how one man's inventive mind forever changed an entire industry – paving the way for future advancements in agricultural machinery and shaping our world today.
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