Grind Collection

Red and hot
Victoria Glinka

Persian women using a large grindstone, Iran Date: circa 1900s

Advert for Wm. Corns & Son, combination Coffee Mill 1888
Combination mill for coffee and spices. Date: 1888

Mavis Grind, Shetland Islands - both the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean are visible in one hot! Date: circa 1910s

Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock
5304671 Medieval bowl made from volcanic rock.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone bowl shaped from the volcanic rock, used for grinding claystone of various colours)

An engraving depicting the sifting husks from rice and grinding grain, 19th century
5310700 An engraving depicting the sifting husks from rice and grinding grain, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1833); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sky crofters grinding corn
5310250 Sky crofters grinding corn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sky crofters grinding corn using a hand mill or quern. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodblock engraving depicting hands using a pestle and mortar, 18th century
5310980 A woodblock engraving depicting hands using a pestle and mortar, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1795); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The grinding of grain in a brewery
5311912 The grinding of grain in a brewery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding of grain in a brewery. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The grinding of grain in an Indian household
5310248 The grinding of grain in an Indian household; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding of grain in an Indian household. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans
5310629 An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans. Cocoa was a cheaper product than chocolate as it was produced from beans which had not been as thoroughly

The grinding of grain in a distillery
5310074 The grinding of grain in a distillery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding of grain in a distillery ready to be boiled in the mash tun)

The Druggist, using pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
538125 The Druggist, using pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The grinding room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310114 The grinding room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding room at Fry's chocolate and cocoa factory, Bristol)

An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century
5310766 An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A windmill used to grind corn
5307351 A windmill used to grind corn.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a windmill used to grind corn. On the upper floor the miller is feeding grain into the hopper which takes it to the centre of)

An engraving depicting the grinding and sifting rice, 19th century
5310702 An engraving depicting the grinding and sifting rice, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1813); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medieval stone grinder
5304670 Medieval stone grinder.; (add.info.: Icelandic Medieval, stone grinder used for grinding claystone of various colours, probably for use in dyeing and painting.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The refining of cornflour
5307641 The refining of cornflour.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the refining of ground corn (maize) which produced cornflour within the Brown and Polson's Cornflour factory, Paisley

Assyrian woman grinding corn
5310249 Assyrian woman grinding corn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Assyrian woman grinding corn. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a man grinding spectacle lenses, 19th century
5309293 Engraving depicting a man grinding spectacle lenses, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man grinding spectacle lenses)

An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century
5310628 An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel
5310102 Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel; (add.info.: Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel)

Grinding saws
5310214 Grinding saws; (add.info.: Engraving depicting grinding saws in Sheffield. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The grinding corn to produce cornflour
5307644 The grinding corn to produce cornflour.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding corn (maize) to produce cornflour within the Brown and Polson's Cornflour factory, Paisley, Scotland

An engraving depicting the grinding of millet into flour in Northern China, 19th century
5311045 An engraving depicting the grinding of millet into flour in Northern China, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print)
538128 French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print); (add.info.: In foreground a boy uses pestle and mortar to grind ingredients)

Coffee
Fiorenzo Carozzi

Cleobury Mortimer corn mill
The miller carries a sack of corn for grinding at Cleobury Mortimer mill, Shropshire England. First published The Daily Telgraph Date: 1986

Pure coffee
Margareth Perfoncio

Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogens
Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogenic substances. It was collected in 1777 by Captain Geronimo Verde on Santa Catarina Island (Brazil). Sambaqui culture (3000 BC-500 AD). Stone

Spain, Castile-La Mancha, Toledo province. Consuegra. View of the Castle (stronghold of Knights of San Juan) and a windmill. Date: 2011

arsenic and lace dress
Ruth Franke

Origami 2
Victoria Glinka

Grinding with the Quern (engraving)
3653651 Grinding with the Quern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinding with the Quern)

The Discovery of a New Race in Ancient Egypt by Professor Flinders Petrie (litho)
1100114 The Discovery of a New Race in Ancient Egypt by Professor Flinders Petrie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Milling grain, Cairo, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Milling grain, Cairo, Egypt, c.1880 s

Bearded Egyptian man sharpening knives on grind stone
19th century vintage photograph: Bearded Egyptian man sharpening knives on a grind stone

Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike
5308826 Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike)

White Hall. Knives to Grind (coloured engraving)
558437 White Hall. Knives to Grind (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White Hall. Knives to Grind. Cries of London)

Village of El Querebya under the Funj Kingdom
Village of El Querebya (El Querebyn) under the Funj Kingdom of Sennar, Sudan. In the village of round huts on the Blue Nile

Hardy Patent Pick Co. bone grinder 1890s
The Devil, Disintegrator, bone grinder and mixer. This machine will grind to powder, granulate or shed any material, animal and vegetable, wet or dry at one operation. Date: 1890s

Advert for W. & T Avery, Duplex Coffee Mill. 1888
Patent Duplex Coffee Mill grind twice as fast. Date: 1888

The Grinder, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438593 The Grinder, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by Hildibrand

A whole mill to grind a peck of corn (engraving)
3631185 A whole mill to grind a peck of corn (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A whole mill to grind a peck of corn)

Knives to grind (coloured engraving)
558289 Knives to grind (coloured engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knives to grind. Cries of London)

Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving)
6024826 Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Little Marys Primer (David Bogue, c 1850).); © Look and Learn

"Knives and Scissors to Grind?"(engraving)
2794270 " Knives and Scissors to Grind?" (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Knives and Scissors to Grind)

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"Embracing the Grind: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Pursuits" In a world painted red and hot, Persian women gracefully gather around a large grindstone in Iran. Their hands move with precision, as they skillfully grind aromatic spices that fill the air with an intoxicating scent. Transporting us back to 1888, an advert for Wm. Corns & Son showcases their combination Coffee Mill - a testament to the enduring power of grinding coffee beans to perfection. The promise of pure coffee lingers in every cup brewed from this timeless contraption. Venturing further north, we find ourselves at Mavis Grind in the enchanting Shetland Islands. Here, nature's forces collide as waves crash against rocks, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that mirrors life's relentless grind. Delving into history's mysteries, we stumble upon a bird-shaped mortar known as Zoolith - once used by ancient civilizations to grind hallucinogens. It serves as a reminder of humanity's quest for altered states and spiritual transcendence throughout time. Journeying through Spain's Castile-La Mancha region brings us face-to-face with Consuegra - where towering windmills stand tall against azure skies. These majestic structures symbolize both hard work and perseverance; grinding grains into flour since time immemorial. Closer to home lies Cleobury Mortimer corn mill, its weathered stones whisper tales of generations past who relied on its grinding powers for sustenance. A testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with adversity. Across continents in Madagascar stands a girls' school at Fianarantsoa; here education becomes the catalyst that grinds societal barriers and empowers young minds towards brighter futures amidst challenging circumstances. Unveiling secrets buried deep within history's sands is Professor Flinders Petrie’s discovery of a new race in ancient Egypt depicted through lithography.