The Hand Pump
by Barbara McMahon
Title
The Hand Pump
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This cast iron hand pump was our only source of water when my parents purchased a farm in southern Ontario. The water was freezing cold and had a high content of iron, which was evident in the colour and the odour. On hot summer days after bringing in the hay, my brother and I would pump for each other and let the cold waters clean and refresh us. It was also used to pump water for the cattle, pigs, chickens, ducks, one goat and the horse.
I revisited this pump for the last time this past summer. The farm has finally left family hands. I tested the pump and it still poured it's refreshing resource more than 50 years after my first attempt at pumping.
I'm so glad I captured this image as part of my memories of growing up.
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
Featured in the following FAA groups:
Home on the Range 10/01/2020
Vertical Images 10/05/2020
Farms and Barns 10/23/2020
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November 29th, 2012
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Comments (27)
Barbara Keith
Congratulations! Your wonderful work is featured on the homepage of the Home on the Range group.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Barbara Keith for the feature on the Home on the Range group! Much appreciated.
Doug Kreuger
"Well" Done Barbara!! (-: An outstanding display for this nostalgic, once-all-important, mainstay of farm homes! I have a similar one—painted Red—in my backyard. It makes a cheerful focal point against the snowy landscape! L/V&F
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Doug for your great comment! I'm totally thrilled you can relate to the old "Hand Pump"!
Barbara McMahon
A big thank you to the buyer from Albuquerque, NM - United States! I appreciate your patronage very much and truly hope you enjoy your purchase. Thank you. Barbara
Greg Jackson
Great capture, and brought back memories of pumping water at my grandparent's and aunt & uncle's homes when I was much younger. My aunt & uncle were considered "modern" once they finally got the pump moved inside the house and no longer had to go outside for water.
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your great image has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Please check our our discussions and add your picks of the day. Cheers and have a wonderful weekend, Barbara F/V
Barbara Griffin
Beautiful memories Barbara! Beautiful image! v/f
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you dear Barbara. I'm so glad I took a few photos. I'm missing the family farm.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Maria Wall for featuring "The Hand Pump" in The Photographers Cafe. Much appreciated.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Nadine and Bob Johnston for featuring "The Hand Pump" in the USA Artist News!
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