“The Thrashing Machine (I)”

Description

Farmer show his servant Nell the works of his thrashing machine. He straps her into the harness, she takes the handle and turns on the steam. Nine months later, when her apron won't pin, she says she'll have him transported for his thrashing machine

Long description

Farmer show his servant Nell the works of his thrashing machine; she tells him to come into the barn where they won't be seen. He straps her into the harness, she takes the handle and turns on the steam, and they begin working the thrashing machine. Nine months later, when her apron won't pin and her drawers won't go on, she says she'll have him transported for his thrashing machine

Notes

This doesn't seem to be a parody of "The Threshing Machine" -- the tune and meter are different, and there's no overlap in the words. You should probably check that one out anyway, though. - PJS

Cross references

Broadsides

  • Bodleian, Firth b.25(339), "Thrashing Machine," E.M.A. Hodges (London), 1846-1854; also Harding B 15(330a), Firth b.27(87), Harding B 11(3808), Firth b.34(290), "Thrashing Machine"

Recordings

  • Anne [Annie] O'Neill, "The Thrashing Machine" (on FSB2, FSB2CD)

References

  1. Ives-NewBrunswick, pp. 92-94, "The Thrashing Machine" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #1491
  3. BI, RcThraM

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: before 1855 (broadside, Bodleian Firth b.25(339))
Found in: Ireland Canada(Mar)