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Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Item ID# |
A2023.061.001 |
Title |
Paisley Mill since 1885 |
Object Name |
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Dates of Creation |
2023 |
Creator |
Paddon, James D. |
Description |
A limited edition reproduction print, #8/330, of an original pencil drawing / rendering by artist James Paddon. The print image is black and white and depicts a rural scene river and mill scene. It features the Paisley Mill building, situated on the Teeswater River in Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario. Horses are pulling a cart along a dirt road in the foreground. Along the road is a house, behind which is a barn [used by the original owners of the Paisley Mill.] Further along the road and across the street is the five-story mill building. The scene includes rolling hills and trees. The artist marked the original sketch in the bottom left corner border with "© J. Paddon." This print is 11/330 and is indicated on the bottom left white border of the paper. The lower centre border bears the title "PAISLEY MILL SINCE 1885." The artist signed the print in the bottom right border corner "J. Paddon." Technique: Realism The print is accompanied by an information sheet created by the artist including this description: "PAISLEY MILL SINCE 1885 A Pencil Rendering By James D. Paddon © 2023." This reproduction of an original pencil drawing is a depiction of the Stark's mill and residence located on the Teeswater River at Paisley, Ontario. James Stark was a hard-working and enterprising man previously a hotel owner and earlier mill operator. He had the vision and aspiration of bigger and better things. With the recently completed, Wellington, Gray [sic] and Bruce Railroad running through Paisley he undertook the building of a massive five story grist mill with attached, four-story elevator and storage building. Utilizing progressive methods he installed turbines rather than water wheel to drive the power to a steel roller system as opposed to traditional grinding stones. With such a high level of production, efficiency and storage in combination with local transportation, the newly named Paisley City Roller Mills entered the international market with exports to Great Britain and the Middle East. One of Canada's premier mills of its day. James Paddon" |
Provenance |
The limited edition reproduction print is from the original pencil rendering titled "Paisley Mill Since 1885" by artist James Paddon. James Paddon's drawings have a connection to Bruce County through personal stories and recognizable landmarks. He likes to reminisce and tell stories people can relate to. This rendering was inspired by a photograph in the BCM&CC collection. The artist took license to modify the scale, including distance between buildings, and landscape to ensure buildings and areas of interest are visible in his rendering. |
Level of Description |
Item |
Physical Description |
35 x 44 cm |
Restrictions on Use |
The artist James Paddon retains all copyright and related interests. The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre will NOT be providing reproductions of the artwork. All artwork purchase inquires can be made by contacting the artist, jdpaddon@bell.net. |
Places |
Paisley Teeswater River |
People |
Stark family Stark, James |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Mills |