Garden Tool Collection

Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century
5308773 Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Boy in the gardens of the National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Boy in the gardens of the National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, between 1896 and 1942

The Gallant Gardener, c. 1711-1712. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Gallant Gardener, c. 1711-1712

Reproduction of illustrations showing fortunate and unhappy husbands, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of illustration in "Fruit recorder and cottage gardener", Vol. 7, No. 2 (Feb)

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Trimming Shears, 1935/1942. Creator: Harold Ballerd
Trimming Shears, 1935/1942

Garden gnome and garden tools, Germany

Garden tools silhouetted in potting shed window. September, UK

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Cucurbita pepo Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Annual Flowering season - Summer Fruiting season - Summer Climber

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Argyranthemum Flowering season - Summer Colour Nobody Daytime Editorial Flower Growing Orientation - Horizontal orientation Plant Garden Garden Tool Outdoor People People- Model-released View - Side

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Argyranthemum Flowering season - Summer Colour Nobody Daytime Editorial Flower Growing Orientation - Horizontal orientation Plant Garden Garden Tool Outdoor People People- Model-released View - Side

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Colour View - Front view View - Side view Daytime Outdoor Editorial Orientation - Horizontal orientation Dirty Garden border Garden Tool Growing Lifestyle People People- Model-released Soil Soil

Baxendales, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Baxendales, 1920. Baxendales From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

Packing garden forks for dispatch, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Packing turf cutters, Everlast Garden Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist
Packing turf cutters, Everlast Garden Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Beating hot garden forks, Ward & Payne Ltd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Red hot garden forks are beaten into shape on an anvil before being finished

Garden tool production, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

A Gendun Turf Slide, c1903. Artist: Robert John Welch
A Gendun Turf Slide, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Stem of Peonies and Secateurs, c. 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR240236 Stem of Peonies and Secateurs, c.1864 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 57x46 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tige de Pivoines et Secateur; ); French

Close-up of a rake collecting leaves from a lawn

Pruning scissors or secateurs being used to cut unwanted stems. Pruning removes dead or unwanted stems from a plant to improve its shape or growth

Blackbird (Turdus merula), on garden spade, in snow, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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In the quiet tranquility of a potting shed, the September sun casts long shadows through the window, illuminating the silhouettes of garden tools. These timeless instruments stand as a testament to the enduring artistry and craftsmanship that have shaped gardens for generations. Amongst them are relics from a bygone era - Baxendales' 1920 collection, their creator unknown but their legacy undeniable. Each tool carries with it whispers of history, secrets passed down from gardener to gardener. Moving forward in time, we witness scenes from Sheffield's industrial heartland. Brades Tools in 1966 is a hive of activity as workers meticulously pack garden forks for dispatch. The clinking sound resonates through the factory walls, echoing years of dedication and expertise. Next door at Everlast Garden Tools in 1965, turf cutters are carefully packed with precision and care. Each blade holds promise for lush green lawns yet to be created; each handle represents countless hours spent tending to nature's canvas. Meanwhile, Ward & Payne Ltd also in 1965 showcase their mastery as they beat hot garden forks into shape. Sparks fly amidst rhythmic strikes on an anvil - this ancient ritual ensures strength and durability so essential when facing Mother Nature's challenges. Backtracking further into history reveals Robert John Welch's artistic depiction of a Gendun Turf Slide circa 1903. This ingenious invention revolutionized turf cutting techniques forevermore – its graceful curves embodying both form and function. As our journey concludes amidst these captivating glimpses into gardening pasts, we cannot help but marvel at how these humble tools have shaped landscapes across time and space. From potting sheds to factories bustling with industry or even artistically rendered visions – they all tell stories of human ingenuity intertwined with nature’s beauty.