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Post mill, 1620
Post mill, 1620. Sectional view of a windmill showing grain being fed into millstones in the centre. On the left of the mill, a sack of grain is being hoisted to the top of the building. In this design of mill the whole structure was rotated on a post, R, to bring the sails into the wind. From the German edition of Le diverse et artifiiciose machine... (The Various and Ingeniuos Machines...) by Agostino Ramelli. (Leipzig, 1620)
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Media ID 14863739
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Agostino Diagram Flour Flour Mill Mill Oxford Science Archive Windmill Agostino Ramelli Ramelli
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. This design features an enchanting illustration of a Post Mill from 1620, as depicted in Agostino Ramelli's sectional view. Witness the beauty of the windmill in action, with grain being fed into the millstones and a sack being hoisted to the top. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the charm of the past, this card is a unique and thoughtful way to express your sentiments. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with our Media Storehouse Post Mill Greeting Card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from 1620 showcases a post mill, an architectural marvel of the seventeenth century. The sectional view reveals the inner workings of this windmill, with its main focus on the grain being fed into the millstones at its center. On the left side of the image, we witness a sack of grain being hoisted to the top of the building, ready to be processed. The unique design of this mill is highlighted by its ability to rotate on a central post, denoted as R in the diagram. This rotation allows for optimal positioning of the sails in relation to wind direction, ensuring efficient operation. Agostino Ramelli's intricate engraving beautifully captures both functionality and aesthetics. As we delve into this historical artifact from Ramelli's "Le diverse et artifiiciose machine" we are transported back in time to an era when windmills played a crucial role in food production. Flour mills like these were vital for grinding grains into flour, providing sustenance for communities across Europe. With its detailed depiction and monochromatic charm, this print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements during that period. It stands as a reminder of our ancestors' resourcefulness in harnessing natural elements such as wind power for essential tasks like milling grains – an enduring symbol bridging architecture, engineering, and agriculture throughout centuries past.
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