Agricultural Industry Collection (page 6)

Strawberries under cloches, Duleek, Co Meath, Ireland

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Sugar beet. Photographed in Shropshire, England

Railroading
RAILROADING

NAVAJO FAMILY: SHEARING. Navajo Native American family shearing sheep at Monument Valley

STEAM HARVESTER, 1903. A steam harvester at work in California cutting a 25-foot swath through a wheat field, 1903

FARMERs ALMANACK, 1848. Front cover of The (Old) Farmers Almanack for the year 1848

THANKSGIVING CARD, 1909. American postcard, 1909

NEOLITHIC SICKLES, c3000 B. C. Neolithic flint sickles (in modern handles) and pottery bowl from Thames, England
NEOLITHIC SICKLES, c3000 B.C. Neolithic flint sickles (in modern handles) and pottery bowl from Thames, England, c3000 B.C

DAVID HARUM, 1915. William H. Crane in a scene from the film directed by Allan Dwan

PLOUGHING, 1899. Spring ploughing in New England. Oil over a photograph taken in 1899

TOM MIX (1880-1924). American film actor

COLORADO: ROPING A STEER. The round up - roping a steer. Photochrome, 1898-1905

NAVAJO WEAVERS, c1914. Three Navajo women weaving with a flock of sheep on a ledge above, and an infant in a cradleboard in the southwestern United States. Photograph, c1914

BUFFALO HERD, 1862. The Buffalo Herd on the Move. American lithograph, 1862, after William Jacob Hays

SHARECROPPER FAMILY, 1900. Butchered hogs hanging near the house of a black farm family in Virginia, c1900

AMERICAN FARM SCENE, 1853. American Farm Scenes--No. 1. Lithograph, 1853, by Nathaniel Currier

SUMMER COUNTRY LIFE, 1855. American Country Life--Summers Evening. Lithograph, 1855, by Nathaniel Currier

PREPARING FOR MARKET (C&I). Lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

CURRIER: COUNTRY LIFE. American Country Life--October Afternoon. Lithograph, 1855, by Nathaniel Currier

PALMER: APPLE TREE. The Magic Apple Tree. Canvas, 19th century, by Samuel Palmer

SILENT FILM: AUTOMOBILES. A group of women posing on a tractor in rural America. Photograph, c1920s

Silent Film Still: Accidents

THE WIZARD OF OZ, 1925. Larry Semon as the Scarecrow in an early film adaptation of L. Frank Baums novel

THE HEART OF YOUTH, 1919. Lila Lee in a scene from the film

DELAWARE: PEACH ORCHARD. Gathering peaches in Delaware. Stereograph view, c1900

HELD: MAGAZINE COVER, 1926. The Laughing Stock. Life magazine cover, 1926, by John Held, Jr

SONGSHEET COVER, 1919. American songsheet cover, 1919, for How Ya Gonna Keep Em Down on the Farm (After They ve Seen Paree?)

MILKING, 19th CENTURY. The White Cow. Etching, French, late 19th century, after a painting by Julien Dupr (1851-1910)
MILKING, 19th CENTURY. The White Cow. Etching, French, late 19th century, after a painting by Julien Dupr© (1851-1910)

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1913. A pair of stylish motorists are rescued by a sharecropper in the rural South. American magazine cover by John Coughlin, 3 May 1913

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, c1900. Agricultural class in making butter at Hampton Institute, Virginia. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1900

SYMBOL: THANKSGIVING. Harvest, symbol of autumn and Thanksgiving

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, c1886. A pioneer family photographed outside of their sod house at Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, c1886

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The agricultural industry has a rich history and diverse cultural significance, as depicted in various artworks and posters throughout the years. In China, a poster from 1975 titled "Don't Depend on the Gods" encourages self-sufficiency of peasants, emphasizing the importance of agriculture for sustenance. Similarly, a British Empire Marketing Board poster from 1931 showcases Borneo Sago, highlighting the global reach of agricultural products. Moving back in time to 1866, we find an autumn scene lithograph by Currier & Ives depicting cider making in New England. This artwork captures the essence of seasonal harvests and traditional practices that have shaped agricultural communities for centuries. Shifting gears to popular culture references, we encounter iconic moments from "The Wizard of Oz" film released in 1939. Ray Bolger's portrayal of the Scarecrow symbolizes how agriculture is deeply intertwined with human imagination and folklore. Meanwhile, Margaret Hamilton's character melting away as The Wicked Witch of the West reminds us that even fictional villains cannot withstand nature's power. Stepping away from visual representations but still within cultural contexts are Thanksgiving cards dating back to around 1910. These cards celebrate gratitude during harvest season while acknowledging agriculture's role in providing abundance for festive gatherings. Traveling across continents to Ireland unveils stunning landscapes where farming plays a vital role. Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal showcases rural life amidst breathtaking scenery, while Highland Cows exemplify livestock farming traditions in County Donegal. Carrowmore Lake in Co Mayo presents cattle grazing at its edge—a picturesque reminder of how agriculture harmoniously coexists with natural beauty. Garinish Island on Beara Peninsula reveals lush gardens cultivated on Irish soil despite challenging coastal conditions. Lastly, Co Tipperary highlights sugar beet cultivation—an example of how farmers adapt their practices over time to meet changing demands and market trends within the agricultural industry.