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
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- Historic Framed Print, Colonel Augusto Villa, Mid. Attache Italian Emb., [8/25/25], 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"
Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.
Created 1925 August 25 Title from unverified
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of 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. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.
Library of Congress record: Created London : Publish'd as the Act directs, by R Pollard, Spafields, 1791 June 20 Plate V. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms Perdeum et Ferrum Obtinui." First published 1782." 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. Engravings British Hand-colored 1790-1800.
Available framed in a classic black wood frame ready to hang, or unframed for custom display. An elegant choice for any living room, study, or professional office. Makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift. Free shipp