Milking Collection (#3)

Mother breastfeeding her baby (coloured engraving)
8655775 Mother breastfeeding her baby (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother breastfeeding her baby)

Baby feeding from a bottle due to its mother being able to breastfeed (coloured engraving)
8655770 Baby feeding from a bottle due to its mother being able to breastfeed (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greetings from the mountains, The dairywoman in blue pants (postcard)
7377794 Greetings from the mountains, The dairywoman in blue pants (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling
5311971 A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milking machine invented by Edward M. Knolling of Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York)

Milk sellers in India, 1828
3480362 Milk sellers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of milk sellers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Food and Beverage. Camembert's drying. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434829 Food and Beverage. Camembert's drying. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Food and Beverage. Cellar's street in Roquefort, city of the Blue Cheese
3434801 Food and Beverage. Cellar's street in Roquefort, city of the Blue Cheese. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

A cheese market in Chester
3732840 A cheese market in Chester; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cheese market in Chester, Britain. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A butter-worker and blender
3732823 A butter-worker and blender; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter-worker and blender for large butter factories, designed to be belt-driven)

The Alexandra centrifugal cream separator
3732611 The Alexandra centrifugal cream separator; (add.info.: Engraving of the Alexandra centrifugal cream separator. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wooden butter spade
3732518 Wooden butter spade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wooden butter spade. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A wooden milk pail
3732512 A wooden milk pail; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wooden milk pail. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A paddle churn used for butter making
3732829 A paddle churn used for butter making; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a paddle churn used for butter making. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Milk condensing apparatus
3732817 Milk condensing apparatus; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milk condensing apparatus using a 10 ft 6in cast iron vacuum pan (B)

A curd mill used in the manufacturing Cheshire cheese
3732604 A curd mill used in the manufacturing Cheshire cheese; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a curd mill for grinding the curd before placing it with salt in a cheese vat)

The interior of the Brailsford Cheese Factory
3732548 The interior of the Brailsford Cheese Factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of the Brailsford Cheese Factory near Derby, showing milk vats and cheese presses)

A zinc milk dish
3732525 A zinc milk dish; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a zinc milk dish in which the cream was allowed to rise. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Fixed milk dishes
3732520 Fixed milk dishes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fixed milk dishes which could be marble, sandstone or wood lined with metal. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles
3732511 Various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles)

Scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington
3732507 Scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington; (add.info.: Illustration depicting scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington)

Milk vendors in Spring Gardens
3732496 Milk vendors in Spring Gardens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting milk vendors in Spring Gardens, St James's Park, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Artificial breastfeeding device (engraving)
8655784 Artificial breastfeeding device (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial breastfeeding device)

L for laitiere (dairy worker) (chromolitho)
8677326 L for laitiere (dairy worker) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L for laitiere (dairy worker). Milkmaid with churns of milk

Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving)
8651804 Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice)

Toad-in-the-hole (b/w photo)
8657654 Toad-in-the-hole (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toad-in-the-hole)

A butter maid making butter
3732831 A butter maid making butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter maid making butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two different types of butter churns
3732830 Two different types of butter churns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a vertical treadle butter churn (left) and a barrel churn containing an axle with fan vanes turned by a crank handle

A butter maid making butter
3732827 A butter maid making butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter maid making butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hauducoeur's hand-powered machine for mixing and blending butter, 19th century (engraving)
3732824 Hauducoeur's hand-powered machine for mixing and blending butter, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hauducoeur's hand-powered machine used for mixing)

The making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy
3732550 The making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy in France)

The use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn
3732535 The use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bradford's Diaphragm Churn
3732532 Bradford's Diaphragm Churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bradford's Diaphragm churn: the large lid (on stand at bottom) made removal of butter easy

The use of a hand-powered butter working machine
3732530 The use of a hand-powered butter working machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a hand-powered butter working machine in which excess buttermilk was removed and salt blended in)

A butter working and blending machine
3732528 A butter working and blending machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter working and blending machine in which excess buttermilk was removed and salt blended in)

A glass milk-dish
3732524 A glass milk-dish; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a green glass milk-dish in which the cream was allowed to rise. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Dutch milkmaid
3732492 A Dutch milkmaid; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Dutch milkmaid. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A French cheese factory in Gruyere France
3732849 A French cheese factory in Gruyere France; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a French cheese workshop in Gruyere France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A French cheese factory in Gruyere France
3732848 A French cheese factory in Gruyere France; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a French cheese factory in Gruyere France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort, 19th century (engraving)
3732844 Women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort in France)

A cheese market in Harwick
3732836 A cheese market in Harwick; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cheese market in Harwick, Britain. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An elderly man churning butter
3732832 An elderly man churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an elderly man churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Butter Market in Cork, Ireland
3732825 The Butter Market in Cork, Ireland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Butter Market in Cork, Ireland. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Peasants in the Swiss Alps returning home
3732554 Peasants in the Swiss Alps returning home; (add.info.: Engraving depicting peasants in the Swiss Alps returning home to the valley after summer in the mountains tending cattle)

The making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy
3732547 The making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making of Brie at the Maison-du-Val dairy in France)

A dairymaid churning butter
3732538 A dairymaid churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dairymaid churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Colvin's hydraulic milking machine
3732504 Colvin's hydraulic milking machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Colvin's hydraulic milking machine: corrugated rubber suction cups were placed over the teats)

New technology for milking cows
3732501 New technology for milking cows; (add.info.: Engraving depicting new technology used for milking multiple cows. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A dairy farm
3732486 A dairy farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dairy farm in rural England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Milk: A Timeless Tradition Captured Through Art and History" Step back in time to St. Albans in 1809, as artist George Sidney Shepherd immortalizes the age-old practice in his masterpiece. The scene depicts a farmer diligently testing a cow's udders, ensuring the quality of the milk that sustains communities. Fast forward to Hogarth's "Four Times of the Day, " specifically the Evening painting, where amidst bustling city streets, we catch a glimpse of milkmaids returning home after their day's work. Their tired yet content faces tell tales of hard labor and dedication. The significance transcends borders and eras. In WWII, brave land girls took on this essential task at Restormel Manor House in Lanlivery, Cornwall. These resilient women played an integral role in keeping Britain nourished during challenging times. Traveling further north to Benbecula in Scotland, we find ourselves captivated by a quaint cottage nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. Here too, cows are tended to with care and skillfully milked by farmers who understand the artistry behind this ancient craft. Across continents lies Senegal; here we witness a Fulani woman gracefully milking Zebus - her connection with these animals runs deep within her culture and traditions. This snapshot showcases how diverse cultures have embraced milking throughout history. Returning once again to Restormel Manor House during World War I (1914-1918), we encounter another dedicated milkmaid continuing her vital work despite turbulent times. Her commitment echoes that of Prince Albert himself - even British royalty recognized farming as an honorable pursuit. Finally, let us journey back centuries ago through fresco art depicting "The Month of June. " Within its vibrant colors lies an idyllic countryside scene where cows graze peacefully while skilled hands extract nature's bounty – fresh milk for all to enjoy.