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Fine Art Print : Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland
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Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland
Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11583546
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cabin Cottage Homespun Homestead Manufacturing Rustic Shamrock Spinning Textile Wheel Wool Woolen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, dated circa 1903, transports us back in time to the rich textile heritage of Northern Ireland. Witness the dedication and craftsmanship as a skilled artisan spins wool, preserving the traditional methods of Irish homespuns. Add this beautiful, nostalgic print to your home or office to evoke a sense of warmth, history, and the enduring beauty of Irish culture.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 rural life in Northern Ireland during the early 1900s, as a woman spins wool in a cozy cabin nestled in the Irish countryside. The cabin, with its thatched roof and whitewashed walls, exudes a sense of tradition and homeliness, reflecting the simple pleasures of life in a bygone era. The woman, dressed in a traditional Irish apron and shawl, focuses intently on her spinning wheel, her hands deftly working the wool into a fine thread. The large, rustic wheel, with its intricate woodwork and leather straps, is a testament to the importance of this textile manufacturing process in rural communities during this time. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush green fields, dotted with shamrocks and the occasional stone wall or hedgerow. The peaceful, idyllic setting belies the hard work and dedication required to produce the homespuns, or handwoven woolen textiles, that were a staple of Irish rural life. The spinning of wool was an essential industry in Northern Ireland, with homespuns being used for clothing, bedding, and other household items. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of textile manufacturing in the region, and serves as a reminder of the close connection between the people and the land in rural Ireland. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a place of simple pleasures and deep-rooted traditions, where the rhythmic sound of the spinning wheel echoed through the countryside and the warmth of the hearth fire provided comfort and solace from the harsh realities of rural life.
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