C1896

Moutons tondus avec des machines a tondre.

Scarce engraving showing Frederick York Wolseley mechanical-shears. Wolseley invented a method of using a power source away from the shearer’s hand. The first power source was a horse gin connected by belt and pulley and a carefully designed driveshaft to … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Moutons tondus avec des machines a tondre.

Date:

C1896

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size: 

202mm 
x 135mm

Paper Size: 

244mm 
x 151mm
AUTHENTICITY
Moutons tondus avec des machines a tondre. - Antique Print from 1896

Genuine antique
dated:

1896

Description:

Scarce engraving showing Frederick York Wolseley mechanical-shears. Wolseley invented a method of using a power source away from the shearer’s hand. The first power source was a horse gin connected by belt and pulley and a carefully designed driveshaft to a handpiece held by the shearer. It was later replaced by stationary engines.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: : 10713.

Collections:
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers DSM/Q981/17B1
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 630811
State Library Victoria: RARELT 919.44 H97N

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