Etching by R Farrier showing a farm labourer pushing a breast plough in a rural setting. A breast plough is a turf-cutting spade with a cross-piece against which the breast is pressed, pushing the tool forward.

Picture Reference: 10315151
Subject: TRADE & INDUSTRY > Agriculture & Fishing Industries > Arable Farming, Ploughing
Inventory No.: 1926-0995
Credit: Science Museum Pictorial

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