Grinding Mill Collection

Salt mill at the harbor of Trapani, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Salt mill at the harbor of Trapani, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Coffee Grinder, c. 1938. Creator: Hardin Walsh
Coffee Grinder, c. 1938

The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed, extracting the oil, and making oilcake, 1862

Exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson

Pestling the Paddy, n. d. Creator: Robert Frederick Blum
Pestling the Paddy, n.d

Villagers Grinding Corn, page from the Fraser Album, Company School, c. 1820

Mill Grinder, Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220). Creator: Unknown
Mill Grinder, Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220)

Biblical Illustrations
LLM339357 Biblical Illustrations by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biblical Illustrations)

Horse-driven Mill (Le manege), probably 1869. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Horse-driven Mill (Le manege), probably 1869

Horse-driven Mill (Le manege). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Horse-driven Mill (Le manege)

Two Women Grinding at a Hand Mill, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Two Women Grinding at a Hand Mill, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

Primitive corn-mill, Nile Delta, Egypt, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Primitive corn-mill, Nile Delta, Egypt, 1895. Mechanism for grinding corn. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago"

Ancient Hand-Mill at Mount Tabor, 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Ancient Hand-Mill at Mount Tabor, 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

A wooden, horse-powered suger cane crushing mill, West Indies, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A nomad maid of the mill preparing couscous, Algeria, 1922. Artist: A Bougaut
A nomad maid of the mill preparing couscous, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Women grinding at the mill, Palestine, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Women grinding at the mill, Palestine, 1900. Stereoscopic slide (detail). From a series called Travelling in the Holy Land Through the Stereoscope, by Jesse Hurlbut

Brancas steam turbine, 1629
Brancas steam turbine. Artwork of the steam turbine proposed in 1629 by the Italian engineer Giovanni Branca (1571-1645). Branca published this design in his book Le Machine

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"Exploring the Timeless Art of Grinding Mills: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Times" Step back in time and witness the exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, captured in 1886. This iconic structure stands as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its era. Travel further into history with Robert Frederick Blum's masterpiece, "Pestling the Paddy. " The artist skillfully depicts the laborious process of grinding rice, showcasing both tradition and dedication. Delve into India's rich cultural heritage through a page from the Fraser Album. Created by Company School artists around 1820, "Villagers Grinding Corn" offers a glimpse into rural life and showcases their mastery over primitive corn-mills. Journey even deeper into antiquity with an Eastern Han dynasty treasure -the Mill Grinder. Crafted during A. D. 25-220, this mysterious creation remains shrouded in anonymity but serves as a reminder of ancient technology's marvels. Uncover biblical illustrations that highlight grinding mills' significance throughout religious texts. These timeless depictions remind us how vital these mills were for sustenance and survival in ancient times. Alphonse Legros takes us on another journey with his captivating artwork titled "Horse-driven Mill (Le manege). " Whether it be probably 1869 or any other period, horse-powered mills symbolize human innovation harnessing animal power to grind grains efficiently. John Fulleylove invites us to witness two women diligently working at a hand mill in 1902. Their synchronized movements reflect generations of knowledge passed down through time – an art form preserved amidst changing landscapes. Venture beyond borders as we explore a primitive corn-mill nestled within Egypt's Nile Delta captured in 1895. This image transports us to simpler times when communities relied on such mills for their daily bread-making rituals. Mount Tabor unveils an ancient hand-mill frozen in time through John Fulleylove's lens in 1902.