Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card
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Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card
Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card with rustic border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14305694
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Branches Cutout Fretwork Greenery Mill Mills Nail Nails Rustic Seasonal String Tied Verse Wheel Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this enchanting late Victorian New Year card featuring a charming mill and wheel scene. Dating back to the 1890s, this intricately designed card exudes the rustic charm of the countryside. The mill, with its weathered wooden buildings and fretwork detailing, stands proudly against a backdrop of lush green foliage and branches adorned with leaves. The mill wheel, tied with a string and nail, gracefully turns, symbolizing the passage of time and the beginning of a new year. The card's decorative border adds to its antique appeal, with its intricate design and seasonal verse that reads, "May the New Year bring you happiness, health, and prosperity." The use of natural elements, such as leaves and branches, further enhances the card's connection to the rural landscape and the changing of the seasons. This historical artifact offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a simpler time when the turning of the year was celebrated with handcrafted cards and a sense of community. The mill and wheel scene, a common motif in Victorian art and literature, represents the power of nature and the industrious spirit of the people who lived and worked in the countryside.
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