Dimensions: approx. 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 inches
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Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Text: Harvesting with Steam Engine, The Thursford Collection, Thursford Green, Thursford, Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0AS
Internal notes: QC passed
The scene pulls you in, taking you back to a time when life was tough, but the rewards were sweeter. You can almost hear the steady hum of the steam engine, its iron wheels pressing into the soft earth, and feel the warmth of the midday sun on your back. The air is alive with the rhythmic chug of the engine, the rustling of straw, and the soft laughter of men working side by side. The smell of burning coal mingles with the fresh, earthy scent of harvested grain, wrapping around you like a comforting embrace. This isn’t just work—it’s the lifeblood of the countryside, where every grain of wheat represents hours of care and effort.
You find yourself standing near the mighty steam engine, watching as its pistons move with unyielding power, fueling the thresher. The men around you are focused, their hands and faces roughened by years in the fields, but there’s a sense of pride in every movement. One tosses a golden sheaf of wheat into the thresher, his arms strong and sure, while another catches the freshly threshed grain in a heavy sack, marked boldly with 112 pounds. You catch the glint of satisfaction in their eyes as they pause to wipe their brows. This is more than just work—it’s a testament to resilience, a dance between man and machine that redefines what’s possible.
As you stand in the middle of it all, the camaraderie is infectious. A burst of laughter cuts through the noise of the engine, and one of the workers pats another on the back, sharing a quick joke. There’s no pretense here—just honest, hardworking men bonded by the rhythm of the harvest. The towering stacks of straw, the countryside stretching endlessly in every direction, and the occasional cheer when a job is well done—it’s all so vivid, you feel like you’re part of their story. This is more than a photograph. It’s a moment in time where innovation, hard work, and community come together in perfect harmony.
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