Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland (engraving)

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Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland (engraving)

1596790 Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measures to check the Potato Disease in Ireland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 October 1890.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22315306

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Agricultural Workers Boiling Check Investigating Measures Packing Ploughing Potatoes Stalks Potato Blight

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This engraving from the 19th century depicts the desperate measures taken to combat the devastating potato disease in Ireland. The image, part of a private collection, showcases various actions undertaken by agricultural workers and authorities to halt the spread of this destructive blight. Intriguingly, we witness scenes of ploughing and investigating as farmers strive to understand and contain the disease. The urgency is palpable as they meticulously check for signs of infection on partially diseased tubers and stalks. To prevent further contamination, these afflicted crops are ruthlessly burned. The gravity of the situation is evident through depictions of poor law inspection officers overseeing these efforts. Their presence highlights not only the economic impact but also the social consequences that such a crisis had on Irish society during this period. Furthermore, we observe diligent workers diligently packing healthy potatoes for distribution while boiling others as a precautionary measure against potential contamination. These images serve as poignant reminders of how deeply intertwined agriculture was with everyday life in Ireland at that time. Ultimately, this engraving serves as an important historical document illustrating both human resilience and desperation in combating one of Ireland's most significant agricultural challenges - potato disease.

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