Sheaf Collection (page 5)

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

August, harvesting, Leo, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491
XIR345828 August, harvesting, Leo, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl)

SIR WALER SCOTT, MARMION, On Derby hills the paths are steep, In Ouse and Tyne the fords are deep, Ana many a banner will be torn, And many a knight to earth be borne

The Four Hours of the Day: Vespers, 1771 (oil on canvas)
XIR322526 The Four Hours of the Day: Vespers, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Summer
BAL31945 Summer by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Little Gleaner, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XIR39040 The Little Gleaner, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Salmson, Hugo (1844-94); 134x111 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; Swedish, out of copyright

The Harvesters Meal (oil on panel)
XIR159152 The Harvesters Meal (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 55x67 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Virgo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196710)
XIR196711 Virgo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196710) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Leo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196711)
XIR196710 Leo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Summer in form of child with scythe and sheaf of corn near cornfield, Cornelis van Dalen II, Anonymous, Joh. Christoph Schmidhammer, 1735 - 1750

The Dream of Joseph, 1356-67 (fresco)
XAL168356 The Dream of Joseph, 1356-67 (fresco) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Collegiata, San Gimignano

Man binds sheaf on field with corn, Johanna Henriette Besier, 1875 - 1944

Landscape with sheaves, Joseph Hartogensis, Charles Rochussen, 1856

Journal with five vignettes, Willem Bilderdijk, 1766 - 1785

Journal with five vignettes and initial, Willem Bilderdijk, 1766 - 1785

Wheatfield with Sheaves, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR155903 Wheatfield with Sheaves, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 53x64 cm; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii, USA; (add.info.: champ de ble avec gerbes; ); Dutch

Women in the Field, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR155367 Women in the Field, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Laugee, Desire Francois (1823-96); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Summer, 1568 (pen and ink on paper)
XKH155142 Summer, 1568 (pen and ink on paper) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 22x28.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Sea chart of the Zuiderzee and the Wadden Sea, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681

Summer, Caspar Luyken, 1698 - 1708

Two Rural Russian Country Girls pose with a sheaf of corn
Two Rural Russian Country Girls outside the entrance to a large barn, pose with a Sheaf of corn. Date: circa 1905

Kortrijk - sheafs of corn
Stooks in a field - sheafs of grain at Kortrijk, Belgium Date: circa 1910s

Harvesting at Stopham - July 1939
Farmer watching another sat on a harvesting machine pulled by three horses. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18479

Female collective farmer smiling as she holds a sheaf of newly-harvested wheat. Krasnodar district, USSR, 1930-1940

Cut field with hay bales at sunrise. Old farm house barn. Traditional style Swedish wooden painted house. Barn Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, 1884. A view of Sheffield, England, showing factories overlooking the River Sheaf. Wood engraving, 1884

Knife or short sword with sheaf. Date 1878 Dec

Russian Basket Maker Date: circa 1907

Hay stack
Traditional hay stack. Photographed in an open field system in the foothills of the Tatra mountains, Poland. Photographed in June

Double page spread in a diary for 12-17 August
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 12-17 August. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Woman harvesting in a field of corn
A woman harvesting in a field of corn. She is wearing old-fashioned country clothes, including a Victorian-style bonnet

The Stationers Shop. A Stationer looks sternly down at a young boy who has approached the counter

A Gleaning Girl
A gleaner, sickle in hand, carries home a sheaf of wheat

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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.