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Public weighbridge used to weigh cattle in a market, 1867
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Public weighbridge used to weigh cattle in a market, 1867
Public weighbridge used to weigh cattle in a market, 1867. Animals are placed on the weighing platform and an attendant in the kiosk weighs them using a weighing machine based on the principle of the steelyard. From Alphabet des Arts et Metiers. (Paris, 1867)
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Cattle Kiosk Livestock Market Market Place Measurement Oxford Science Archive Weighing Weighing Device Steelyard Weighbridge
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This print takes us back to the bustling market of 1867, where a public weighbridge was used to measure the weight of cattle. The scene is filled with activity as animals are carefully placed on the weighing platform by their owners. In a small kiosk nearby, an attendant diligently operates a weighing machine based on the principle of the steelyard. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, this market is truly immersed in nature's beauty. A loyal dog stands guard beside its master, adding a touch of companionship amidst the busy atmosphere. Men from all walks of life gather here - farmers, traders, and locals - engaging in lively conversations about agriculture and livestock. The vibrant colors captured in this engraving bring life to every detail: from the rich brown coats of cattle to the vivid greens that paint the landscape. This snapshot into nineteenth-century France showcases not only a thriving marketplace but also highlights how measurement played an essential role in trade during that era. Preserved within Oxford Science Archive's collection, this print serves as a reminder of our agricultural heritage and provides insight into historical trading practices. It invites us to appreciate both man's ingenuity in creating such weighing devices and his harmonious coexistence with nature while conducting business transactions at country markets like these.
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