Sheaf Collection (page 4)

Hall of Eltham Palace in 1835, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Hall of Eltham Palace in 1835, (c1878). Eltham Palace (now in Greater London), was founded as a medieval royal palace, but fell into disrepair until the ruins were converted into a private house for

A Harvest Scene, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
A Harvest Scene, (c1900). Agricultural workers cutting sheaves of wheat, print after an early 19th century painting by Peter Dewint

A Cornfield, c1840s, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
A Cornfield, c1840s, (c1900). Farm labourers stacking sheaves of corn. Print after a painting by Joseph Murray Ince. From English water-colour with reproductions of drawings by eminent painters

Victoria Memorial, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Victoria Memorial, at the end of the Mall and just across from Buckingham Palace, unveiled in 1911, completed in 1924 with bronze figures showing different things

Tying the Sheaves, 1902, (1923). Artist: George Clausen
Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Autumn, c1802, (1938). Artist: Marguerite Gerard
Autumn, c1802, (1938). One of a set of The Four Seasons. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

Outside a Country Alehouse, c18th century. Artist: William Ward
Outside a Country Alehouse, c18th century. After James Ward (1769-1859). From The Connoisseur Vol. XXIV. [Otto Limited, London, 1909]

Flax rippling, c1880. Agricultural workers processing flax. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Capricornus - a Caper-o -corns, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
Capricornus - a Caper-o -corns, 19th century

Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)

Reaping, carrying, and carting, c1300-1340, (c1900-1920). Scenes from the Luttrell Psalter. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

Haymaking, early 17th century, (1910). Agricultural attire worn by peasants. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

Reapers, 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Leon-Augustin Lhermitte
Reapers, 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Allegory of France, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Allegory of France, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd May 1891

Harvest, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne : la maniere de les entretenir et de les multiplier donnee ci-devant au

Harvest Time, c1855. A harvest scene depicting a romanticised view of 18th century English rural life

Reaping with sickles and binding the sheaves, England, c1800

Harvest time, 1762. Men and women reaping with sickles, corn being tied up in sheaves and stood in stooks to dry. From La Nouvelle Maison Rustique, 8th edition. (Paris, 1762)

Corn versus Chaff, 1860. John Bull represents the agricultural worker in the heat of the day working to gather the harvest so that the people may be fed through the coming winter

Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Government Peon. A peon in this region was mainly an attendant, orderly, office boy or person kept around for odd jobs. Date: circa 1910s

Site of Sheffield Castle as shown on Ordnance Survey map, 1890
Scale: 1:500. Sheet CCXCIV.8.12

C. T. Skelton, Sheafbank Works, Edge Tool Manufacturers, Heeley, Sheffield, 1896
Image from C.T. Skelton and Co [catalogue] : Register No. 1024 (1896) (Local Studies ref. TRC SKEL)

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Large-leaf verdure sheaf wheat
Large-leaf verdure with sheaf of wheat

A Harvesting Machine, Pulled By Horses, Which Tied The Sheaves Of Corn Mechanically, Used In The Late 19Th Century. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

Comic postcard, Man enjoying a drink or two in the countryside Date: 20th century

Trade card for Hugh A. Bayly, printseller, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for Hugh A. Bayly, printseller, 19th century

Woman Carrying Sheaf, ca. 1853. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Woman Carrying Sheaf, ca. 1853

Joseph dreams of the wheatsheaf, the sun, moon and eleven stars - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 37.9. 1787

Plan of the Sheffield Markets, [c. 1826]
Corner drawings of the proposed Corn Exchange, houses fronting the new Hay Market, and the new bridge over the [River] Dun.Scale 5.5 inches : 500 feetOriginal at Sheffield City Archives: AP/10/23

Wind Turbines Wheatfields Ripe Wheat for Harverst Palouse Washington
Wind Turbines Wheat fields Ripe Wheat for Harvest Palouse, Washington State

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Farmer and his crop
Farmer standing amid his crop holding two sheaves of corn. Date: 1945

Threshing With Flails, Turning the Sheaf, Toome, Co Antrim - two men with flails turning corn outside a thatched building. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Toome). Date: circa early 1900s

Boy and girl with corn sheaves on a romantic greetings card
Boy and girl leaning on corn sheaves and reading love stories on a romantic greetings card. Date: 1870s

Plan of the Abbeydale Estate as allotted for sale, 1860
Scale 4 chains : 1 inch.Fowler and Son, Sheffield.Pawson and Brailsford, Lithographers.Original at Sheffield Archives: BM/74

A Plan of the Houses, Garden and Ground in the Ponds held of the Earl of Surrey by James Matthewman, 1780
By William Fairbank.Size 46 x 34 cms approx.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s (19) 6 S

Abbeydale Works, 1833
John Dyson was scythemaker here from 1833-1841. From 1833 directory

Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, Cutlery manufacturers, Sheaf Island works
Taken from Under Five Sovereigns by Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, 1911. Local Studies 338.4 SF

Veteran members of Sheffield City Battalion at Midland Station, 1923
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00142

Ripe Wheat Field Ready for Harvest Palouse Washington State Pacific Northwest
Ripe Wheat Field Ready for Harvest Palouse, Washington State

Illustration, sheaf of wheat standing upright

Allegory of May: haymaking, 1469-70, (fresco)
XAL884874 Allegory of May: haymaking, 1469-70, (fresco) by Cossa, Francesco del (1435/6-c.1477); Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara, Italy; (add.info.: Salon des mois)

Communion cup and host, encircled with a garland of fruit
XAM72504 Communion cup and host, encircled with a garland of fruit by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 138x125.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

The Harvest Wagon
BAL7226 The Harvest Wagon by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 66x96.5 cm; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

The Old Olive Tree, 1922
BAL50969 The Old Olive Tree, 1922 by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

The Cornfield
XPG380565 The Cornfield by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Flower detail, from the central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece, c. 1479 (oil on panel)
XAL377150 Flower detail, from the central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece, c.1479 (oil on panel) (detail of 9619) by Goes, Hugo van der (c.1440-82); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

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"Sheaf: A Glimpse into Sheffield's History and Traditions" Step back in time with a captivating journey through the history of Sheffield, as depicted by various artifacts and artworks. The town's evolution is beautifully captured in W. Fairbank's 1797 plan, showcasing the intricate layout of Sheffield in the county of York. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this map offers a glimpse into the past. Moving forward to 1815, we encounter another plan created by W. And J. Fairbank that unveils an ambitious project - a canal from Sheffield to Tinsley. This visionary endeavor aimed to connect communities and facilitate trade. Intriguingly, amidst these plans for progress, we stumble upon an image of a horse-drawn harvester - a testament to the agricultural roots that nourished Sheffield's growth over centuries. The decorative loaf shaped like a sheaf of wheat with a playful mouse perched on top adds charm and whimsy to this tale. Delving deeper into investments that shaped Sheffield's landscape, we discover particulars about valuable assets such as the freehold scythe forge on the River Sheaf and expansive workshops nestled within more than 32 acres of fertile arable land at Totley in 1855. Exploring further reveals an enchanting map depicting lands and works within North Park at Sheffield Park dating back to 1788 - offering insights into how nature intertwined with industry during those times. Crossing geographical boundaries brings us to Banff Bridge in 1901; its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring symbol connecting people across generations. Artistic expression also finds its place among these historical treasures: "The Gleaner, " painted on canvas in 1877, captures moments frozen in time while Llandrillo Church & Little Orme transport us beyond Yorkshire’s borders towards Colwyn Bay where beauty meets spirituality. Celebrating traditions rooted deep within local culture are brownies, diligently harvesting cornfields.