Tavle til: "Vejledning for bonden til at dyrke hør" 1806

This engraving, "Tavle til: "Vejledning for bonden til at dyrke hør" (Table for: "Instruction for the farmer to grow flax"), was created in 1806 by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde. The artwork depicts three stages of flax processing, a critical component in the linen production industry. The top image showcases a bundle of flax stalks, followed by a group of flax stalks tied together, and finally a tool used to comb the flax fibers. This detailed illustration provides a valuable insight into the agricultural practices and textile production of the early 19th century.