1678 Cider Mill
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1678 Cider Mill
A cider-mill and a cider-press designed by John Worlidge and depicted in his Vinetum Britannicum Date: 1678
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1678 Cider Depicted Mill Press Britannicum Designed
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This image, taken from John Worlidge's seminal horticultural work "Vinetum Britannicum," published in 1678, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of apple cultivation and cider production in England during the late 17th century. The illustration depicts a traditional cider mill and cider press, designed by Worlidge himself, in action. The mill, a two-story structure, features a large water wheel at its base, which drives the gears that turn the millstones. The apples, having been crushed by the millstones, are then transferred to the press, where they are pressed to extract their juice. The juice is collected in a large vat, from which it can be poured into barrels for fermentation and aging. John Worlidge (1618-1671), an English gardener, farmer, and writer, was a pioneer in the field of horticulture. His work, "Vinetum Britannicum," was one of the most comprehensive and influential texts on English gardening and agriculture of the time. In this book, Worlidge not only described the cultivation of grapes and other fruits, but also provided detailed instructions on the production of cider, which was a popular drink in England during the 17th century. The image of the cider mill and press not only provides a fascinating insight into the technology of the time, but also offers a glimpse into the importance of cider production in English agriculture and culture. The meticulously detailed illustration, with its intricate machinery and realistic depiction of the apples and press, is a testament to Worlidge's expertise and the importance of horticulture and agriculture in the late 17th century.
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