Mills Collection (#11)

Battersea view of Phillips Mills and Co Paperworks
A River view of the Phillips Mills and Co. Ltd Paperworks in Battersea. Foreground features a man smoking a pipe and children playing. Date: circa 1929

Photographs of the River Thames flooding, at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave. Captioned, Dam the Flowing Tide: Is the vain cry of Thames-side residents'

Music cover, Moonglow, Valaida
Music cover, Moonglow, by Will Hudson, Eddie de Lange and Irving Mills, featured by Valaida in Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1934. Date: 1934

Music cover, When My Sugar Walks Down the Street All the Little Birdies Go Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! by Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh and Irving Mills, sung by Miss Aileen Stanley Date: 1924

Advert, Purina Mills, Ralston Breakfast Food Date: 1901

Throwing Mills Grenades in Trenches 1917
Drawing showing the proper way in which a hand grenade should be thrown, safety pin removed, holding the lever down then pulling back, and lobbing it high into the air towards the enemies trenches

Thomas Samuel & Sons British needle Mills in Redditch, Worcestershire. Men making spring steel needles and fish hooks. Date: 1862

Woman Working a Foot Pedalled Power Loom 1854
Factory woman seated at her frame, preparing the wasp for a handloom. At the time the population of upwards of 18, 000 people

Macclesfield Factory Girl Preparing Warp 1845
Factory girl seated at her frame, preparing the wasp for a power-loom in a large manufacturing town in the county of Chester

The Windmill, late 1850s (oil on fabric)
XOS5886592 The Windmill, late 1850s (oil on fabric) by Duprez, Charles (fl.1912); 80x106.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Jules Dupre)

Don Quixote for an advertisement for the fortifying Globeol, around 1916 (illustration)
7415598 Don Quixote for an advertisement for the fortifying Globeol, around 1916 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The Booty Cat, 1938 (print)
7415590 The Booty Cat, 1938 (print) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Charles Perrault's story "Le Chat Botte")

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Le Moulin de Blute-Fin, Montmartre, 1886 (oil on canvas)
GLS7062 Le Moulin de Blute-Fin, Montmartre, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 45.4x37.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Windmill in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochrome print from
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Landscape with windmills (oil on copper)
MAN368375 Landscape with windmills (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) (follower of); 30x38 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

River scene with a view of Dordrecht (oil on panel)
MAN368374 River scene with a view of Dordrecht (oil on panel) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); 19x32.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Golfers on the Ice near Haarlem, 1668 (oil on wood)
7394028 Golfers on the Ice near Haarlem, 1668 (oil on wood) by Velde, Adriaen van de (1636-72); Photo © Fine Art Images

Tulip Fields in Holland (with a windmill), 1886 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4576980 Tulip Fields in Holland (with a windmill), 1886 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65x81 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Dowlais Rolling Mills, 19th century (pen with w/c wash on paper)
7389717 Dowlais Rolling Mills, 19th century (pen with w/c wash on paper) by Campion, C.W. (fl.19th century); 25x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: C.W)

St. Malo (graphite, w/c & bodycolour on paper)
AGN271127 St. Malo (graphite, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); Private Collection; Photo © Agnew's, London

Sun, 1905 (oil on panel)
7381518 Sun, 1905 (oil on panel) by Stanislawski, Jan (1860-1907); 11.8 x 20.8 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Jan Stanisławski (1860-1907))

March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving)
ELD4927642 March of the modern Don Quixote for the defense of the mill of abuse, 1791 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Alster Valley near Wellingsbuttel (colour litho)
XKH179028 The Alster Valley near Wellingsbuttel (colour litho) by Illies, Karl Wilhelm Arthur (1870-1952); 28x24.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Landscape with windmills, 1607, (oil on panel)
7128875 Landscape with windmills, 1607, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Landscape with windmills, signed and dated 1607)

Horse and donkey- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving)
DUV4213060 Horse and donkey- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; (add.info)

Donkey from Animals Illustrated Alphabet, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4213025 Donkey from Animals Illustrated Alphabet, 19th century (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Garnier Freres, bookseller-publishers, Paris)

Your Holidays! Travel by the White Star Line, a poster advertising travel to United States and Canada, c
1197961 Your Holidays! Travel by the White Star Line, a poster advertising travel to United States and Canada, c.1927 (colour litho) by Mills

Women and children work in dangerous conditions, 1851
3478934 Women and children work in dangerous conditions, 1851 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Women and children work in dangerous conditions in the doubling room)

The Mill Pond, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7333474 The Mill Pond, 1882 (oil on canvas) by MacGregor, William York (1855-1923); 128x158.5 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: MacGregor, William York (b.1855)

Windmilla at Latem at Moonlight, 1900 (painting)
7333010 Windmilla at Latem at Moonlight, 1900 (painting) by Abeele, Albijn van den (1835-1918); Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek, Deinze, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum van Deinze en de Leiestre)

In Holland, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
7332477 In Holland, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Baertsoen, Albert (1866-1922); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Albert Baertsoen)

Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas)
490262 Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); 151x322.2 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Scheldt in Mariakerke (oil on canvas)
471281 The Scheldt in Mariakerke (oil on canvas) by Meyers, Isidore (1836-1917); 149x198 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Before Spring (w/c on paper)
471151 Before Spring (w/c on paper) by Saedeleer, Valerius de (1876-1946); 80.5x90.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Windmill in the Kempen (oil on canvas)
471371 Windmill in the Kempen (oil on canvas) by Smits, Jacobs (1856-1928); 101x108 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas)
490039 Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas) by Hervy, Jehan de (fl.1472-1507); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490038 & 490040.); © Art in Flanders

Representation of Don Quixote and the windmills Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
ELD4869249 Representation of Don Quixote and the windmills Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for "L'Ingenieux Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Manche (Quixote - Quijote)

Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas)
490040 Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas) by Hervy, Jehan de (fl.1472-1507); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490038 & 490039.); © Art in Flanders

Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas)
490038 Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas) by Hervy, Jehan de (fl.1472-1507); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490039 & 490040.); © Art in Flanders

The City of Bruges, 1562 (colour litho)
490348 The City of Bruges, 1562 (colour litho) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Elder (c.1520-90); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Mill on the plain of Lille. 1877 (oil on canvas)
7312336 Mill on the plain of Lille. 1877 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

Treboul, Moulin du Figuier, 1865 (oil on canvas)
7312328 Treboul, Moulin du Figuier, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

By the Mill Pond, 1850 (oil on paper mounted on board)
7313562 By the Mill Pond, 1850 (oil on paper mounted on board) by Gude, Hans (1825-1903); 34x47.3 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway

Two Watermills and an open Sluice, 1653 (oil on canvas)
7311650 Two Watermills and an open Sluice, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz. van (1628/9-82); 66.4 -- 84.1 cm; J

The Fool Seeking Many Offices, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308390 The Fool Seeking Many Offices, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308344 The Neglectful Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Mills: A Journey Through Time and Heritage" Step back in time to the roaring 1920s with Jeeves and Wooster, as they navigate through a world of elegance and eccentricity. The mention takes us on a whimsical adventure, where these iconic characters find themselves entangled in hilarious mishaps. Travel further into history with the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate from 1934, revealing the intricate network that once thrived in this picturesque valley. Imagine the rhythmic hum of machinery echoing through the hills as workers diligently produced textiles that would shape an era. But it's not all about textile production; let's not forget Muffin the Mule, who enchanted audiences with his delightful antics during children's television shows. This lovable character brought joy to countless households while reminding us of simpler times. Delve even deeper into our historical tapestry with William Fairbank's accurate plan of Sheffield from 1771. Witness how mills played a pivotal role in shaping this industrial powerhouse, driving its growth and prosperity for centuries to come. Venturing across continents, we encounter Mabry Mill nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway in the south Appalachian Mountains. Restored to its former glory, this mill stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against nature's relentless forces. Across oceans lies Braidwater Spinning Mills in Ballymena—a symbol of Ireland's rich textile heritage. Here, generations worked tirelessly to spin delicate threads into exquisite fabrics that adorned people worldwide. Closer still is Salts Mill near Bradford—an architectural marvel recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This sprawling complex embodies Victorian grandeur while preserving Yorkshire's industrial legacy for future generations to appreciate. Yet amidst tales of industry and craftsmanship emerges another side—the Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade used during World War One—a stark reminder that they were not always peaceful havens but also witnesses to the horrors of conflict.