William Hincks, 1752–1797after William Hincks, 1752–1797
Title:
Plate V: A Perspective View of a Scutch Mill, with the Method of Breakng the Flax with groved Rollers, and Scutching it with Blades first on a Shaft, both turn'd by the Main Wheel, Great Improvements in the Method of Braking and Scutching of Flax
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image: To the Right Honble Wills Hills, Earl of HIllsborough,..Is most respectfully Dedicated by his Lordships obedient and much obliged humble Servant, Wm. Hincks
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection