Winder Collection

The Wool Winder, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
The Wool Winder, mid-18th-early 19th century

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Pocket Watch (XXXL)
Engraving pocket watch of the 19th century

Cranequin ( Winder ) for a Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Cranequin ( Winder ) for a Crossbow, Nuremberg, 1570/1600

Cranequin (Winder) for a Crossbow, Germany, first half of 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Cranequin (Winder) for a Crossbow, Germany, first half of 16th century

Wooden Silk Winder, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Wooden Silk Winder, c. 1936

Picture Pages (engraving)
6010394 Picture Pages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Pages. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1868).); © Look and Learn

Cranequin, c. 1528 (steel with flax cord and wooden handle)
490878 Cranequin, c.1528 (steel with flax cord and wooden handle) by German School, (16th century); 36.3x10.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Frog Winding Up Music Box (chromolitho)
733082 Frog Winding Up Music Box (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog Winding Up Music Box.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American

Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony with winding mechanism and three bolts, c
490875 Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony with winding mechanism and three bolts, c.1553-73 (wood, bone, flax, steel & wool) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Crossbow, c. 1460-70 (wood, bone, horn, iron, steel & parchment)
490876 Crossbow, c.1460-70 (wood, bone, horn, iron, steel & parchment) by German School, (15th century); 87x74.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The steel and brass cranequin)

Florentine silk winder, 1470 (chromolitho)
2782869 Florentine silk winder, 1470 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florentine silk winder, 1470)

Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731241 Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man, boy and monkey slipping on ice)

The Winder and the Spinner, c. 1623. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Winder and the Spinner, c. 1623

Copeland CA26 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Copeland CA26 3

Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden
Crossbow (Halbe Rustung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden; winder, possibly German, crossbow, ca. 1720-30; winder, ca. 1575-1600

Girl Using Pirn Winder or Swift (1918). Cooper, Winifred fl. 1905-29. Date: 1918

Some Labour-Saving Devices by William Heath Robinson
The Top Watch Winder. 1919

High Point, North Carolina - Textiles. Pickett Yarn Mill. Winder operator - close-up of hands, January 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

WILLIAM H. WINDER (1775-1824). American soldier and lawyer. Line engraving, American, 1869, from Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812 by Benson J. Lossing

Large street clock, (B&W), (High section)

CIVIL WAR: CEDAR MOUNTAIN. Family outside the house in which Confederate General Charles S. Winder died from wounds sustained during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia. Photograph by Timothy H

48-band rubber-driven flying machine (showing purchase and winder). Hargrave Slide 16

The Worsted Winder. From William Henry Pyne The Costume of Great Britain, London, 1805. Woman winding worsted thread on to bobbins ready for lace making. Aquatint

France, Arakne at the wool winder, miniature, circa 1505, From the manuscipt Lives of Famous Women 16th century, Antoine Dufour, Musee Thomas Dobree (Art Museum)

CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL CORPS. Signal Corps men outside the Central Signal Station at the Winder Building at 17th and E Streets in Washington, D.C. Photograph by William Morris Smith, 1865

Blondin winder, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A Blondin winder at work, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The Blondin is a high wire carriage system used to move the slate up or across

Abandoned equipment near Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A steam Blondin winder, abandoned above Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. There is a pile of broken slate in front of it

Muller Automatic Cone-winder
A factory worker operates a Muller automatic cone-winding machine, (used for clearing and winding single-spun yarns) at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Skein-Winder - Hamon
The skein-winder A Mother and her daughter in Roman dress ball up lengths of wool in their villa

Pyne - Worsted Winder
A WORSTED WINDER The female figure... is employed in winding worsted upon bobbins, preparatory to its being placed ypon the loom, to weave into lace

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"Winder: Unveiling the Threads of History" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of "winder, " a term that encompasses various objects and activities throughout history. From the Cotton Famine to intricate crossbow winders, this captivating journey will leave you amazed at the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our ancestors. During the infamous Cotton Famine, a group of mill operatives in Manchester found themselves at the heart of an industrial crisis. Engraved images from that era transport us to their struggle, reminding us of the hardships faced by those who depended on this vital industry. Intriguingly, even pocket watches had their own oversized winder known as XXXL. Imagine winding up your timepiece with such grandeur. It's a testament to how every detail was meticulously crafted during times when precision mattered most. Speaking of precision, let's delve into crossbow winders from Nuremberg and Germany. These mechanical wonders were essential for arming these powerful weapons efficiently. The unknown creators behind these devices left behind a legacy that showcases both engineering prowess and artistic flair. Moving forward in time, we encounter Edward L Loper's wooden silk winder from 1936. This piece exemplifies how technology evolved over centuries but still retained its connection to traditional crafts like silk production. The delicate balance between innovation and tradition is truly remarkable here. Picture Pages take us on another visual adventure where engravings come alive before our eyes. Whether it be scenes depicting people slipping on ice or New Year cards featuring men, boys, and monkeys frolicking together – each image tells its own unique story through vibrant chromolitho prints. Let's not forget about music boxes with frog winding mechanisms; they bring joy through whimsical melodies while showcasing stunning chromolitho artwork. These enchanting pieces are perfect how artistry can be intertwined with functionality. Lastly, we have two extraordinary crossbows.