Dairying Collection

Ladies of the Land - Society Workers on a model farm, WW1
A model farm at West Malvern where girls of the higher social classes are trained in the practical work and theory of dairying, including cheese-making, poultry culture, goat-keeping, and so

Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
'Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "Tess in Dairyman Dick's yard ", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Pa. German Cheese Strainer, c. 1940. Creator: Amelia Tuccio
Pa. German Cheese Strainer, c. 1940

Dairying in Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho)
MAN464447 Dairying in Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery

Cheese Draining Board, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Walter Praefke
Cheese Draining Board, 1935/1942

Milking, Cuba (chromolitho)
1093247 Milking, Cuba (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milking, Cuba. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Evening milking near the chalets (coloured engraving)
976035 Evening milking near the chalets (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening milking near the chalets.); © Look and Learn

Woman Churning Butter, 1855-56. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman Churning Butter, 1855-56

Une fromagerie; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852. Creator: Charles Tamisier
A Dairy, from " Le Magasin Pittoresque", ca. 1852. [Une fromagerie]

Milking, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Packing prize butter for the European markets, Hasley, Denmark. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Packing prize butter for the European markets, Hasley, Denmark. Stereoscopic card detail

Dairy farming, Victoria, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series

May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

The Milkmaids Family, 1641. Artist: Louis Le Nain
The Milkmaids Family, 1641. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Shorthorn Bull Ironclad, 1875. Bred by Lord Polworth, Ironclad was champion male shorthorn at the Royal Agricultural Show at Windsor

Milking parlour equipped with Thistle suction and pulsation milking machine, 1899. Devised by Dr Alexander Shields of Glasgow, Scotland, in 1895

Wall painting from the tomb of Methethi, Saqqara, Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, c2371-2350 BC
Milking a cow, wall painting from the tomb of Methethi, Saqqara, Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, c2371-2350 BC. Methethi (Metjetji)

Sarcophagus, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian, c2040-1786 BC. Detail showing a cow being milked. Her calf is tethered to her leg. The calf behind her belongs to another cow

Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey, 1885. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire, improved this dual-purpose dairy and beef breed of cattle

The Cowshed. A cowman milks into a bucket while a milkmaid waits, holding a yoke on which the buckets are carried

A model dairy farm at Carlton House Terrace, WW1
A dairying and haymaking scene, somewhat incongruously in the back garden of Lord and Lady Cowdrays London Home in Carlton House Terrace in central London

Lady Petres milking school, WW1
Lady Catherine Petre, formerly Catherine Margaret Boscawen, wife of Lionel Goerge Carroll, 16th Baron Petre. The 16th Baron, son of the 15th Baron and Julia Mary Cavendish-Taylor

Women workers in the war zone by H. L. Oakley
Silhouettes of French women workers made by Lieutenant (later Captain) H. L. Oakley in the area behind the firing line on the Western Front

Land Army Girls carry milk pails, 1939
Two women at the Cheshire School of Agriculture pictured carrying milk pails to the dairy. Here, Womens Land Army volunteers learnt all classes of farm work from feeding pigs to milking the cows

Poster depicting Dairying in Australia
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting Dairying in Australia

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"Dairying: A Timeless Tradition of Hardworking Women on the Land" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where the Ladies of the Land dedicated themselves to society work on a model farm during World War I. These remarkable women played an integral role in dairying, ensuring that communities were supplied with essential dairy products. In Australia, dairying thrived as part of Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories. The vibrant color lithographs depicted bustling scenes of milk production and highlighted how this industry fueled economic growth. The Cheese Draining Board by Walter Praefke showcases the meticulous craftsmanship involved in creating high-quality cheese. This 1935/1942 creation reminds us of the artistry behind every block or wheel produced. From Cuba comes a chromolitho capturing milking time, showcasing how this practice transcends borders and cultures. Whether it's Cuba or any other corner of the world, milking remains an essential task for dairy farmers everywhere. Evening milking near chalets is beautifully depicted in a colored engraving, evoking a sense of tranquility amidst hard work. It serves as a reminder that even though they are be demanding, there is beauty to be found in its simplicity. Jean Francois Millet's Woman Churning Butter from 1855-56 immortalizes one aspect - butter making. This painting captures both the physical labor and skill required to transform cream into golden goodness. Traveling further back in time, Charles Tamisier's Une fromagerie takes us to mid-19th-century France where cheese-making was celebrated through picturesque illustrations featured in Magasin Pittoresque magazine. A glimpse into late 19th or early 20th-century life reveals another facet - milking itself. With cows patiently waiting their turn and skilled hands at work, this image encapsulates timeless traditions passed down through generations.