Model

Description

Original model of the Reverend Patrick Bell's reaping machine, known as Bell's reaper, constructed in 1826-1827

Museum reference

T.1869.31

Collection

Industry and Commerce : Agriculture

Object name

Model

Date

1826

Materials

Wood, Metal, Glass

Physical description

Wood, metal; glass cover

Associations

Inventor of reaping machine: Bell, Patrick, Reverend, 1826 - 1853 (fl.)

Exhibitions

• Wild and Majestic Romantic Visions of Scotland (28 Jun 2019 - 10 Nov 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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