Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card
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Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card
Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card with rustic border and verse. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14305700
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Birthday Branches Cutout Fretwork Greenery Mill Mills Nail Nails Rustic String Tied Verse Wheel
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this charming late Victorian mill and wheel scene on a cutout birthday card. Dating back to the 1890s, this card transports us to a rustic rural countryside setting, where the gentle flow of a crystal-clear stream powers an old water mill. The intricately designed fretwork mill, with its timber framework and worn, weathered appearance, stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery and vibrant leaves. Branches with their twisting limbs and rustic texture form a decorative border, adding to the card's rustic charm. The mill wheel, with its wooden spokes and metal rim, is tied securely to the mill by a series of sturdy nails. The water wheel's rotation is a testament to the industrious spirit of the era, as it harnesses the power of nature to grind grain and produce flour for daily use. The verse on this card, penned in elegant script, reads, "May your birthday be as sweet as honey from the bee, and as precious as the morning dew to you." This heartfelt message, accompanied by the idyllic mill scene, makes for a thoughtful and historical birthday greeting that is sure to bring joy and nostalgia to any recipient.
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