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The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving)
1097483 The American Thrashing and Separating Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Thrashing and Separating Machine. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 December 1853.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22494372
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Agricultural Machinery Agricultural Scene Apron Aprons Blowing Delivery Drum Elevator Grain Iron Journeyings Overall Apron Pegs Pulleys Revolving Riddle Screw Sectional View Shaker Straw Studs Travellers Travellers Travelling Slat
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The American Thrashing and Separating Machine - Revolutionizing Agriculture in the 19th Century
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. This engraving, titled "The American Thrashing and Separating Machine" takes us back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a groundbreaking invention that forever changed farming practices. Intricate details bring this scene to life as we witness the impressive machinery at work. The machine's apron, drum, and sectional view are prominently displayed, highlighting its innovative design. A combination of elevators, revolving mechanisms, riddles, fans, pegs, slats, iron chobs – all meticulously depicted – contribute to its efficiency. The purpose of this remarkable contraption is clear: separating unthrashed grain from straw with precision and speed. As we observe the archimedian screw delivering grains while blowing away excess straw through a series of pulleys and studs; it becomes evident how this invention revolutionized agriculture in the United States. This engraving not only captures a significant technological advancement but also portrays an idyllic agricultural scene. It transports us to a time when farmers relied on such machines for their livelihoods. The overall apron-clad figures operating the device symbolize hardworking individuals who embraced progress to enhance their productivity. As we gaze upon "The American Thrashing and Separating Machine" let us appreciate both its artistic beauty and historical significance—a testament to human ingenuity shaping our world one invention at a
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