Flour Mill Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1909 Grinding Wheat Industrial for Sale

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Flour Mill Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1909 Grinding Wheat Industrial For Sale

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Flour Mill Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1909 Grinding Wheat Industrial:
$24.99

This antique stereoview card, published by the renowned Keystone View Company, presents a fascinating industrial scene titled "Grinding the Wheat Into Flour." The stereograph captures a worker diligently operating machinery within a flour mill, with white flour visibly collecting on the floor below the equipment. The detailed image offers a glimpse into the agricultural and industrial processes of the early 20th century, showcasing the intricate steps involved in transforming wheat into flour.The reverse side of the stereoview provides an educational narrative, further enriching the historical context of the image. It reads: "P178 - (26381) GRINDING THE WHEAT INTO FLOUR. Your mother buys flour from the grocer. Where does the grocer get the flour? The farmer sows the wheat. The sun and the rain help it to grow. Then it is cut and threshed and sent to the mills. At the mills it is weighed and cleaned. And then it is ground into flour. This picture shows some of the roller mills that are used in grinding wheat. The wheat is sent through hoppers and between long rollers. The glass doors in the front allow the man to see the rollers and the wheat. The wheat is usually rolled several times. Then the meal is sifted. The different kinds of flour are sent to different parts of the mill and put into sacks to be sent to the wholesale dealer. The grocer buys his flour from the wholesale dealer. Copyright by The Keystone View Company." This stereograph is a prime example of historical photography, offering both visual and textual insights into a significant industry of its time. It is a valuable piece for collectors of stereoviews, industrial history, and agricultural Americana.Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Industrial, Agriculture, Flour Mill, Worker, Machinery
View Title & Number: P-26381 Grinding the Wheat Into Flour.
Format/Mount Type: Curved Cardboard Mount
Materials: Cardboard, Photographic Print
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England. Made in U.S.A.
Logos/Graphics: Keystone View Company Manufacturers Publishers
Identifiers: P178 (view number), P-26381 (catalog number), Copyright by The Keystone View Company Related Items: