Flax Collection (#8)

Harrison & Sons power loom 1862 Harrison & Sons power loom 1862
Harrison & Sons power-loom for weaving flax. Date: 1862

Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds
Exterior of Marshalls Flax Mill, Leeds. Date: 1855

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Sweden, Vastergotland, Kallandso, Field of cultivated flax, Linum Ustitatissimum, used to make cloth, linseed oil and cattle feed

Flax and forest reflected in Lake Matheson, Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Canada, Manitoba, Treherne. Canola and flax crops. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Manitoba, Bruxelles. Cattle and canola and flax crops. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

The Landowners Wife in the Morning, 1823, (1965). Creator: Aleksey Venetsianov
The Landowners Wife in the Morning, 1823, (1965). Depiction of Russian feudal life: the nobility interacting with the peasantry

Morning Glory, Dodder, Cuscuta, Flax, Clover, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Morning Glory, Dodder, Cuscuta, Flax, Clover, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Guinea Pepper and Flax Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Guinea Pepper and Flax from The American Flora

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements

Removing Flax from the Lint Hole, Co. Antrim - a view of two men wading in the lint hole and removing flax to two others with a horse and cart. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim)

Yellow flax or three-styled flax with vivid yellow flowers, native of India, Linum trigynum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Flax plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

New Zealand flax lily in bloom in Tongariro National Park
Native to New Zealand Phormium tenax, known as New Zealand flax, flax lily or just as flax in New Zealand, is an evergreen perennial plant used as fibre plant and a popular ornamental plant

Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine, scutching is the process used to clean cotton of its seeds and other impurities

Workers shredding flax, 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

Close up of flax blossoms (Linum usitatissimum); Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Close-up of Crimson Flax flower
Close-up of a Crimson Flax flower (Linum grandiflorum) with its showy center pattern; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Interior Of Marshalls Mill, Marshall Street, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

York Street Mill, Belfast, Northern Ireland C. 1880. The Original Cotton Mill, Founded By Alexander Mullholland
York Street Mill, Belfast, Northern Ireland C.1880. The Original Cotton Mill, Founded By Alexander Mullholland, Burned Down In 1828 And Was Rebuilt As A Flax Mill

Road Through Flowering Flax And Canola Fields, Tiger Hills Near Somerset, Manitoba

Flax (Linum Usitatissimum) Blooms In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Flax Blooms In The Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

County Down, Ireland, Flax Field

Blue Flax And Sunset At Lower Twin Lake, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Southcentral Alaska

Primitive Method of Rippling Or Bolling Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of two men in a field rippling flax onto a white sheet. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Antirrhinum Triste
Melancholy or Black-Flowered Toad-Flax Date: 1789

Whatas or Patukas - Maori Food Storehouses. They are elevated from the ground by posts, to protect their contents from rats. Top left is an ordinary patuka for holding seeds

Advert for John Pound & Co luggage case 1920
Advertisement John Pound & Co, compressed fibre cabin trunk, covered brown painted flax canvas, ladys purse and wrist bag. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Linum usitatissimum (common flax or linseed)

Picture No. 11066696
Tui on flax flower. Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand. Date:

TEXTILE COTTAGE INDUSTRY. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving of wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century

York Street Mill, Belfast, c1880. Artist: J Kirchner
York Street Mill, Belfast, c1880. The original cotton mill was burnt down in 1828. It was rebuilt as a flax mill. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I

Flax rippling, c1880. Agricultural workers processing flax. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Scutching mill, c1880. Preparing flax fibres by beating them. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Hand-scutchers at work, c1880. The dressing of flax fibres by beating them. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)

Great hall in Messrs Marshalls flax mill, Leeds, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Visit of the Queen and Prince Albert to the Linen Hall, Belfast, c1850s, (c1888). Queen Victoria and her husband on a visit to Ireland

History of Paper: 5, c1900
History of Paper, c1900. Making flax paper in France. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Interior of Marshallas Flax Mill, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of the Interior of Marshallas Flax Mill, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Maoris drying flax, New Zealand, with a flax mill and farmstead in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Hackling Flax - an interior view of a man pulling flax fibre over a pointed base. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Flax Spinning - a close in view of a spinning machine in a spinning mill. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

N. of Ireland Flax Spinning Industry, Roving - an interior view of a roving machine in a spinning mill. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Hackling Flax By Hand for Hand Spinning
Hackling Flax By Hand forHand Spinning - an outside shot showing a man hackling flax beside a spinning wheel and a woman looking on. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim
Flax Stacked Ready forScutching, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a man and woman beside a flax stack outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, To
The Clove, used forRemoving Shoves After Hand Scutching, Toome - a view of a man and woman pulling flax threads with a clove. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Primitive Method of Breaking Flax for Hand Scutching, Toome
Primitive Method of Breaking Flax forHand Scutching, Toome - an outside shot showing a man and a woman breaking flax by hand, in the background are buildings

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"Discover the Versatility and Beauty of Flax: From Scotland to New Zealand" Flax, a remarkable plant with a rich history, has captured the attention of people worldwide. Originating from Linum usitatissimum, it has been cultivated for centuries by skilled craftsmen like Baxter Brothers & Co in Dundee, Scotland. This renowned company played a pivotal role in Scotland's industrial revolution. Scotlands Industrial Souvenir proudly showcases the significance as it became an essential part of daily life. Not only was it used for textiles but also for medicinal purposes due to its healing properties. Across oceans, Phormium tenax or New Zealand flax thrived in its native land. Its vibrant blooms attracted magnificent creatures like the Tui or Parson Bird that delighted in sucking nectar from these flowering plants on North Island. Meanwhile, Marshalls Flax Mill in Leeds, Yorkshire established itself as an iconic landmark since 1843. The mill exemplified fine hand hackling and sorting yarn techniques that elevated the quality products produced there. In Montana's wilderness, blue flax adorned landscapes and caught the eye of Meriwether Lewis during his explorations. This native wildflower added beauty to nature's canvas while serving as a reminder of our connection with history. The Northern Ireland Flax Spinning Industry flourished through meticulous processes such as drawing and spreading using specialized tools like spreadboards and bundles yarns skillfully for further production stages. From spinning mills to homespun creations, Irish artisans showcased their expertise through intricate designs woven into fabric made from this versatile fiber. The industry left no stone unturned when it came to producing high-quality linen products adored by many around the world. As we delve into the captivating world – be it its historical significance or diverse applications – we are reminded that this humble plant continues to inspire creativity and innovation across continents.