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Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872. Creator: John Karst
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Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872. Creator: John Karst
Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872. View of gristmills (used to grind cereal grain), in East Hampton, New York State, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. I, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1872]
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This photo print, titled "Grist Wind-Mills at East Hampton, 1872" takes us back to a bygone era in the American countryside. The image showcases a picturesque view of gristmills in East Hampton, New York State. These mills were vital for grinding cereal grain, serving as the backbone of agricultural communities during that time. The photograph is part of the renowned book "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant and published by D. Appleton and Company in 1872. It features illustrations on steel and wood by eminent American artist John Karst. In this scene captured by Karst's skilled hand, we see a horse-drawn cart passing through the rustic landscape surrounding the mills. Geese and ducks gracefully glide across a nearby pond while birds soar above them against an idyllic backdrop of rolling hills. The composition beautifully portrays rural life in 19th-century America with its charming country buildings adorned with shingles and sails atop windmills catching the breeze. This engraving evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's beauty while highlighting the importance of these gristmills to local communities. As we admire this historic snapshot frozen in time, it reminds us of our rich heritage rooted in agriculture and regionalism. Through Karst's lens, we are transported to an era where simplicity reigned supreme and reliance on traditional means shaped everyday life.
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