Milking Collection

St. Albans, 1809. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St. Albans, 1809. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Testing a Cows Udders
Testing the udders of dairy cows before they are attached to a mechanical milking machine

Land Girls WWII
Land Girls working as milkmaids milking cows on a farm in Tooting during World War II. Miss Ivy Baldwin (on the left) was a mulitple shop worker)

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five o clock

Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman milking the Zebus

Friesian Cows
circa 1930: A Dutch farmer milking one of his Friesian dairy cows by hand. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Milkmaid, Restormel Manor House, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1914-1918
Dorothy Hoskin, a milkmaid carrying a yoke with two milk pails, during the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Milkmaid, Restormel Manor House, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1914-1918
Dorothy Hoskin, a milkmaid carrying a yoke with two milk pails, during the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Month of June, c. 1400 (fresco)
BAL75566 The Month of June, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; (add.info)

Prince Albert the British Farmer, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861) as a farmer. Prince Albert has turned his attention to the promotion of agriculture; and if you have seen

Cottage on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
A cottage on the island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, northern Scotland, with inhabitants and cattle. Date: 1936

AGRI2A-00072
Milking-time in a dairy barn, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Miss Pint. circa 1935

A Distant View of Dordrecht with Sleeping Herdsman and Five Cows ( The Small Dort ), c
BAL99450 A Distant View of Dordrecht with Sleeping Herdsman and Five Cows ( The Small Dort ), c.1650-52 (oil on panel) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); 66.4x100 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Domestic Goat, Saanen, Toggenburg and British Alpine nanny goats, herd being milked in milking parlour, Lancashire, England, November

Two women milking cows in a field, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A stereoscopic view of two women milking cows in a field in the St Just in Penwith area. Three farm buildings are in the background. It is possible that the cows being milked are Welsh Blacks

Africa, Senegal. A Fulani woman going out to milk the Zebus

Miniature of Krishna a milkmaid seated in a field with cattle (w/c on ivory)
DND111521 Miniature of Krishna a milkmaid seated in a field with cattle (w/c on ivory) by Indian School; Mumbai, India; Dinodia

The milking of a goat Italy. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Milking of cows in a Lazio farm Lazio. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

The Port of Naples. In the foreground a milkman milking a cow, with a calf next to him. In the lower part of the picture the shadow of the photographer can be seen Naples. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Shepherd milking a goat; relief preserved in the Roman National Museum, in Rome. The work was displayed at the Augustea Exhibit of Roman Culture held in Rome in 1937-1938 Rome Palazzo delle

Sarcophagus depicting the story of Daedalus and Pasiphae, taken from the Borghese Collection and preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe

A Youth Milking a Goat, bronze statuette, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Bronze Statuette Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Bob dips a cookie into his bowl of good boiling milk. around 1920 (print)
8600244 Bob dips a cookie into his bowl of good boiling milk. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The alphabet of my boyfriends)

Albert admires the beautiful aeroplane of his friend Andre. Bob dips a cookie into his bowl of good boiling milk
8600242 Albert admires the beautiful aeroplane of his friend Andre. Bob dips a cookie into his bowl of good boiling milk. around 1920 (print) by French School

Llangollen and Dinas Bran, 1796 (ink & w/c on paper)
NGW388597 Llangollen and Dinas Bran, 1796 (ink & w/c on paper) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 35.6x51.9 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. A machine has been invented for milking cows, and is now on exhibition in the United States department of the International Exhibition

Laplanders milking reindeer

A dairy Plainsboro New Jersey USA early 1900s

Milking cows Date: 19th century

Farming - Milking Cows Victorian period Date: 19th century

Miss Furrow the Farmer's Daughter

Milk Production in the 1960s: Pre Milking feed Date: circa 1962

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Man Milking Goat, 1922 (b/w photo)
5974429 Man Milking Goat, 1922 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

The Annunciation to the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
XIR418309 The Annunciation to the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: The Announcement to the Shepherds;)

L: Rabbits -- Dairy, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309670 L: Rabbits -- Dairy, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

I J K L M: Island, Johny, Kittens, Lucy, Milk, 1870 (illustration)
7309602 I J K L M: Island, Johny, Kittens, Lucy, Milk, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

L: L is for Lucy, who waits at the stile, And puts down the pail, for she's resting awhile. 1870 (illustration)
7309605 L: L is for Lucy, who waits at the stile, And puts down the pail, for she's resting awhile.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

milking goats and slaying a wild boar, 18th century (engraving)
5617339 milking goats and slaying a wild boar, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Tools and equipment for the production of butter
7279626 Tools and equipment for the production of butter by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools and equipment for the production of butter)

The domestic dog has many puppies, the housewife has given a bowl of milk for the puppies
7278830 The domestic dog has many puppies, the housewife has given a bowl of milk for the puppies by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The domestic dog has many puppies)

Milk Boy with Family Group, about 1840 (Watercolour and gouache)
7290923 Milk Boy with Family Group, about 1840 (Watercolour and gouache) by Parker, Henry Perlee (1795-1873); 29.1x43.1 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

sepherdess
Nevra Topalismailoglu

Sterilized milk (colour litho)
7150912 Sterilized milk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Milkmaid with Churns, Vichy, Bourbonnais (b / w photo)
1738625 Milkmaid with Churns, Vichy, Bourbonnais (b/w photo) by French School; (add.info.: Vichy Laitiere Bourbonnaise)

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"Milk: A Timeless Tradition Captured Through Art and History" Step back in time to St. Albans in 1809, as artist George Sidney Shepherd immortalizes the age-old practice in his masterpiece. The scene depicts a farmer diligently testing a cow's udders, ensuring the quality of the milk that sustains communities. Fast forward to Hogarth's "Four Times of the Day, " specifically the Evening painting, where amidst bustling city streets, we catch a glimpse of milkmaids returning home after their day's work. Their tired yet content faces tell tales of hard labor and dedication. The significance transcends borders and eras. In WWII, brave land girls took on this essential task at Restormel Manor House in Lanlivery, Cornwall. These resilient women played an integral role in keeping Britain nourished during challenging times. Traveling further north to Benbecula in Scotland, we find ourselves captivated by a quaint cottage nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. Here too, cows are tended to with care and skillfully milked by farmers who understand the artistry behind this ancient craft. Across continents lies Senegal; here we witness a Fulani woman gracefully milking Zebus - her connection with these animals runs deep within her culture and traditions. This snapshot showcases how diverse cultures have embraced milking throughout history. Returning once again to Restormel Manor House during World War I (1914-1918), we encounter another dedicated milkmaid continuing her vital work despite turbulent times. Her commitment echoes that of Prince Albert himself - even British royalty recognized farming as an honorable pursuit. Finally, let us journey back centuries ago through fresco art depicting "The Month of June. " Within its vibrant colors lies an idyllic countryside scene where cows graze peacefully while skilled hands extract nature's bounty – fresh milk for all to enjoy.