To the right hon able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate representing
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To the right hon able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate representing
To the right hon able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate representing a perspective view of a scutch mill, with the method of breaking the flax with groved [sic] rollers, and scutching it with blades fixt on a shaft, both turn d by the main wheel; great improvements in the method of breaking and scutching of flax; is most respectfully dedicated by... Wm. Hincks / Wm. Hincks, delin. et sculp.; Hincks, William, artist; Downshire, Wills Hill, Marquis of, 1718-1793.; London : Publish d as the Act directs, by R. Pollard, Spafields, 1791 June 20.; 1 print : engraving, hand-colored; 38.3 x 47 cm. (sheet); Print shows an interior view of a " scutch" mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fiber
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Break Breaking Earl Hand Colored Interior View Marquis Method Order Perspective View Remove Shaft William Blades Downshire Fiber Flax Hillsborough Hincks Rollers Scutching Woody
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a perspective view of a scutch mill, highlighting the revolutionary method of breaking and scutching flax. The plate is dedicated with utmost respect to the right honorable Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, who undoubtedly played a significant role in these great improvements. The intricate details captured by artist William Hincks bring this interior view to life. The scutch mill is depicted as an industrious space where grooved rollers and blades fixed on a shaft are powered by the main wheel. This ingenious mechanism effectively breaks and beats flax, enabling the removal of its woody fiber. The hand-colored engraving measures 38.3 x 47 cm and was published in London on June 20th, 1791 under the direction of R. Pollard in Spafields. Its purpose goes beyond mere commercial use; it serves as both an educational tool and a tribute to Lord Hillsborough's contributions. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to witness an era when innovation transformed traditional methods into efficient processes that revolutionized industries such as textile production. Let us appreciate not only the artistic skill displayed by William Hincks but also recognize Lord Hillsborough's dedication to progress and his invaluable impact on advancements within the field of flax processing.
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