Fulling Collection

Cotton - Fulling Stocks
Fulling stocks

A mill for fulling cloth
3479657 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woollen cloth
5310235 Woollen cloth; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fulling woollen cloth: the cloth was placed in troughs behind the stocks and pounded with square-ended oak mallets)

A mill for fulling cloth
3479658 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mill for fulling cloth
3479656 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A felting; fulling; or milling machine, 1850
3479661 A felting; fulling; or milling machine, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a felting; fulling; or milling machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving
530347 Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving.; (add.info.: Tappets, C, on shaft, B, raise and lower mallets, D, D, which pound the woollen cloth)

The Cloth-fulling Jewel River in Settsu Province (Settsu Toi no Tamagawa), from an... c. 1785. Creator: Rekisentei Eiri
The Cloth-fulling Jewel River in Settsu Province (Settsu Toi no Tamagawa), from an untitled series of Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1785

Bulgarian women spinning wool and a fulling mill (chromolitho)
736033 Bulgarian women spinning wool and a fulling mill (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarian women spinning wool and a fulling mill)

Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving)
5221719 Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc)

Friction and fulling mill for scouring cloth. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Oil leather fulling stocks at leather factory, south London
Oil leather fulling stocks (with heavy wooden hammers, used for producing wash leather or chamois leather) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

The Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Women beating cloth, and listening to a cricket. The Japanese word kinuta refers to a fulling block, a wooden mallet for beating washing or to give a shine to cloth

Finishing machine, crank fulling machine
Antique illustration of a finishing machine, crank fulling machine

Finishing machine, roller fulling machine
Antique illustration of a finishing machine, roller fulling machine

Textile finishing machine, 1880s C017 / 6860
Textile finishing machine. 19th-century artwork of a roller fulling machine used in the finishing process applied to the production of fabrics in the textile industry

Fulling Stocks at Gotts Woollen Factory, Leeds, Yorkshire
Fulling Stocks at Gotts Woollen Factory, Leeds, where newly woven material is being cleaned and thickened. Date: 1844

Water wheel powering a machine for making cloth
Water powered machinery. Water wheel (at left) powering machinery used to make cloth. The wheel powers the machinery through a shaft which has cams on it

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"Reviving the Art of Fulling: From Cotton to Wool, a Journey Through Time" Step into the courtyard of Brothers Wetter textile factory and witness the intricate process fabrics. The air is filled with anticipation as cotton fibers intertwine with fulling stocks, creating a masterpiece. In Bulgaria, women spin wool while nearby, a fulling mill stands tall. Its vibrant chromolitho colors depict the laborious yet rewarding task that awaits. The artistry behind fulling shines through as each strand is meticulously transformed. Engraved in history are the finishing processes - teazling, shearing - all leading up to the grand finale: fulling. Friction meets purpose at the scouring cloth mill where innovation thrives alongside tradition. Leather factories in south London boast oil leather fulling stocks that stand as silent witnesses to years of craftsmanship. Their worn appearance tells tales of dedication and skill passed down through generations. Transport yourself back to 1775 Japan with "The Kinuta, " an exquisite creation by Kitao Shigemasa. This artwork captures not only beauty but also showcases how fulling has transcended borders and cultures throughout time. Durham Cathedral proudly stands in County Durham, North East England; its walls echoing stories of hardworking artisans who once embraced this ancient craft within their hallowed halls. Knights Cyclopaedia of Industry reveals secrets hidden within its pages - knowledge shared across nations about this age-old practice called "fulling. " It unites us all under one common thread: passion for excellence in fabric production. Witness evolution unfold before your eyes as crank and roller machines take center stage. Finishing machines bring efficiency without compromising quality; they epitomize progress while honoring traditional techniques. Fulling breathes life into textiles like no other process can. From cotton fields to bustling factories, it weaves together threads from different corners of our world – connecting us through centuries-old traditions and the pursuit of perfection.