Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Scientific :: Machinery :: TYPES OF STEAM PLOWS - CULTIVATOR - FARMING SYSTEMS, 1894 Machinery Antique Print TYPES OF STEAM PLOWS - CULTIVATOR - FARMING SYSTEMS, 1894 Machinery Antique Print   Click to enlarge A successful steam plow was made in the 1860s, after which steam power was widely adopted, especially on large farms Supplementary implements helpful to the farmer were also produced about this time. The first attempts at steam-powered plowing took place in the 1830s. Though ingenious, the early apparatus was impractically heavy and cumbersome. CONDITION: Wood Engraving. German Text. BACK TO BACK PRINTS. As Scanned. Image is clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail and in Good Condition. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Wood engraving is, simply, the craft, or technique, of engraving, using the medium of wood. This was the earliest type of engraving. The original method — which is more precisely termed wood cutting, since it used a knife rather than engraving tools — was developed around 1400. The outlines of the design to be engraved were put down on a side of smooth-grained wood, and, usually with a knife, the excess surface of the wood block (all but the lines) would be cut away, a process called blocking. This left a set of raised wooden lines on the face of the block. In order make a print of this engraving, thick ink was applied to the raised design. This is known as a relief. Finally, a sheet of paper (or other material) was pressed firmly against the wood in order to assure that all the lines printed. This method led directly to the development of the printing press, and the 1453 introduction of a press using movable type by Johann Gutenberg. Printed for Meyers Konversations Details   SKU 0527329k6 Quantity in stock No items available Price: US$15.00 Options   Quantity SOLD     Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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