To the right hon ble... trustees of the linen manufacture

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To the right hon ble... trustees of the linen manufacture

To the right hon ble... trustees of the linen manufacture... this view taken in the County of South representing taking the flax out of the bog when it has lain a sufficient time to separate the rind (which is the flax) from the stem, & strengthen it, spreading it to dry, stoving, beetling, and breaking it... dedicated by... Wm. Hincks / Wm. Hincks, delin. et sculp.; Hincks, William, artist; London : Publish d as the Act directs, by R. Pollard, Spafields, 1791 June 20.; 1 print : engraving, hand-colored; 38.1 x 47 cm. (sheet)

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Breaking County Dedicated Hand Colored Separate Spreading Stem William Beetling Flax Hincks Lain Rind Strengthen

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This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back in time to the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the linen manufacturing process. Titled "To the right hon ble. . . trustees of the linen manufacture" this artwork showcases an intricate scene set in South County. The image captures a crucial step in producing high-quality flax: extracting it from bogs after it has undergone sufficient maturation to separate its rind (which is actually the flax) from its stem. The artist, William Hincks, skillfully depicts workers diligently engaged in various tasks related to flax processing. We witness them spreading out the extracted flax on racks to dry under sunlight and carefully stoving it for added strength. Additionally, we observe beetling and breaking processes that further refine and prepare the material for subsequent stages of production. This remarkable engraving has been meticulously hand-colored, enhancing its visual appeal and allowing viewers to appreciate every minute detail captured by Hincks' artistic prowess. Dedicated to those esteemed individuals who served as trustees of the linen manufacture at that time, this print serves as both a historical document and a testament to human ingenuity. Published in London by R. Pollard on June 20th, 1791, this artwork stands as a testament to an era when craftsmanship was highly valued and meticulous attention was given even to mundane industrial processes like linen production. Its large size of 38.1 x 47 cm ensures that every element is showcased with clarity and precision – truly bringing

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