The Evolution of the Reaper, Part Two | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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The Evolution of the Reaper, Part Two

The Evolution of the Reaper, Part Two | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Three illustrations from an 1883 McCormick Harvesting Machine Company catalog portraying the evolution of the reaper. The first drawing is captioned: "Fourth Stage. McCormicks Hand Rake Reaper, 1831." It shows a man riding on one of the two horses pulling the reaper, with another man standing and working at the back of the reaper. The second drawing is captioned: "Fifth Stage. McCormicks Advance Self-Rake Reaper, 1869." It shows a man sitting and driving a two-horse team pulling the reaper. The third drawing is captioned: "Sixth Stage. McCormick's Twine Binder 1883." It shows a man driving a two-horse team pulling the binder. On the left side cobwebs are on a discarded reaping hook and grain cradle. On the right, slaughtered swine are hung up over a barrel.
DESCRIPTION
Three illustrations from an 1883 McCormick Harvesting Machine Company catalog portraying the evolution of the reaper. The first drawing is captioned: "Fourth Stage. McCormicks Hand Rake Reaper, 1831." It shows a man riding on one of the two horses pulling the reaper, with another man standing and working at the back of the reaper. The second drawing is captioned: "Fifth Stage. McCormicks Advance Self-Rake Reaper, 1869." It shows a man sitting and driving a two-horse team pulling the reaper. The third drawing is captioned: "Sixth Stage. McCormick's Twine Binder 1883." It shows a man driving a two-horse team pulling the binder. On the left side cobwebs are on a discarded reaping hook and grain cradle. On the right, slaughtered swine are hung up over a barrel.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:36163
Creation Date: 1883
Creator Name:McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:Advertising materials and catalogs, 1847-1902
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 5X, box 2, folder 5
Original Dimensions:6.5 x 9.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See Image ID: 36161 for the first three images.
SUBJECTS
Agricultural implements
Agricultural machinery
Field crops
Harvesting
Swine
Horses
Clothing and dress
Hats
Advertising
Agricultural machinery industry
Men
Farmers

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