Closing the Gate

$199.00

This Mennonite Life image is available as a custom 18″ x 24″ unframed Print.

 

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Painting Description

The machine in the painting, Closing the Gate, is a binder. It cuts the grain and ties it into bundles or sheaves. The sheaves are built into stooks and after drying out, the sheaves are put on wagons as shown in Wagon Waiting, Image #2936, and then hauled to the threshing machine which is normally in the barn, Horse Sweep, Image #1107, but could be in the field, Harvest Heritage, Image #1739, which also shows a steam engine being used for power. Today the threshing machine is powered by a motor, Power by Buick, Image #0414. On modern farms this has been replaced by the combine harvester which cuts the grain and threshes it in one operation.

This image is available as a custom 18″ x 24″ unframed Print.

Other sizes of this image are available by custom order. Please email for pricing.

This image is available for Licensing. Contact Cynthia [email protected] for inquiries.

Additional information

Image ID

1291

Original Size

12" x 16"

Base Value

Masonite

Medium Value

Acrylic

Year

1991

Licensing Available

This image is available for Licensing. Contact Cynthia [email protected] for inquiries.