"Three-cylinder Opener, Beater, and Lap Machiine." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Cotton Machine

"Three-cylinder Opener, Beater, and Lap Machiine." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

This sculpture by the great artist, Donatello, is of a woman holding a child. It is a Bas-relief that is hanging over the alter of a church in Florence, Italy.

Virgin and Child

This sculpture by the great artist, Donatello, is of a woman holding a child. It is a Bas-relief that…

"Single Scutcher and Lap Machine." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Lap Machine

"Single Scutcher and Lap Machine." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"Part of Lapidary's Mill. A, upper summer (cut through); B, lower summer (cut through); C, spindle; D, pulley; E, lap; F, table (cut through); g, g, wooden blocks, adjusted by means of wedges." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Lapidary's Mill

"Part of Lapidary's Mill. A, upper summer (cut through); B, lower summer (cut through); C, spindle;…

An illustration of a mother holding a child on her lap.

Mother Holding Child on Lap

An illustration of a mother holding a child on her lap.

This painting was done by the artist, Sir Anthony Van Dyck. The painting as well as many others were painted for the Durazzo family. the painting is now in the posession of the Duke of Westminster.

The Virgin and the Holy Child with St. Catherine

This painting was done by the artist, Sir Anthony Van Dyck. The painting as well as many others were…

Two women holding dogs.

Women and Dogs

Two women holding dogs.