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The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, To
The Clove, used forRemoving Shoves After Hand Scutching, Toome - a view of a man and woman pulling flax threads with a clove. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14363294
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
After Clove Flax Londonderry Pulling Scutching Threads Toome Toomebridge
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty of traditional craftsmanship with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring 'The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, Toome'. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to Northern Ireland's County Londonderry, where a man and woman work in harmony, skillfully extracting flax threads using a traditional clove. This exquisite Fine Art Print brings a touch of history and authenticity to any space, making it an exceptional addition to your collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.4cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional flax processing in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image shows a man and a woman working together to remove shoves, or short fibers, from flax threads after the hand scutching process. The Clove, a simple yet effective tool made of interwoven twigs, is used to separate the shoves from the longer fibers. The couple's focused expressions and the worn, textured clothing they wear add to the authenticity of the scene. The backdrop of the Toomebridge mill, with its tall, brick chimneys and industrial machinery, serves as a reminder of the larger textile industry that once thrived in this region. The intricate process of flax production, from growing the plants to spinning the fibers into linen, was a labor-intensive endeavor that required the collaboration of the entire community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich textile heritage of County Londonderry and the important role that tools like The Clove played in the production process.
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