Object number
2007/61
Creator
Description
This is a scale model of a drum type threshing machine. It was made and used by Edward Humphries of Pershore in about 1880, and was taken to agricultural shows for use in demonstrations. Humphries machines were widely used in the Cotswolds area.
Label Text
Model threshing machine. This model is made by the same company who made the full size thrasher on your left. It was made in 1880 by the manufacturer to take to shows to display their new machine and show how it works. The box which the model is standing on was used to transport it. In 1880 this was new, state of the art technology. The salesman would have demonstrated how the machine worked to prospective buyers by turning a handle to show all the moving parts inside.
Archival history
Museum Object Entry Form – '1 Model Humphries threshing machine made by Edward Humphries c. 1880', MERL text label - 'Model Threshing Machine // Designed and made by the late Edward Humphries Esq. in appr. 1880 // It is an exact scale model of a drum type thresher. Full size machines were made at the Atlas Works, Pershore (Worc.). // This model was used for demonstration purposes at agricultural shows.', MERL text label - 'Model of threshing drum designed and made by Edward Humphries of Pershore about 1880. // This is an exact scale model of a drum type thresher and was used by Humphries of Pershore for demonstration of its products which were widely used on the Cotswolds. // Restored to working condition and presented on permanent loan by David Wilkins of Cirencester.'
Production place
Atlas Works [Pershore]
Production date
1880 - 1880
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