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Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim
Flax Stacked Ready forScutching, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a man and woman beside a flax stack outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Flax Londonderry Ready Stack Stacked Toome Toomebridge
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step back in time with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim." This charming puzzle brings to life the rich history of Northern Ireland in the early 1900s. Join a man and woman as they prepare the flax for processing, surrounded by the lush greenery of the countryside. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this beautifully preserved photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Puzzling has never been more enjoyable or educational - order now and let the adventure begin!
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in early 1900s Northern Ireland, specifically in the area of Toome, County Antrim. The image shows a man and a woman standing beside a towering flax stack, ready for the process of scutching. Flax, a fibrous plant from which linen is made, was a significant crop in this region, and the annual harvest and processing were communal events. The man, dressed in work clothes and wearing a hat, is likely the farmer or landowner, while the woman, wearing a long, flowing dress and a shawl, may be his wife or a neighbor. They stand before the flax stack, which reaches high into the sky, its golden fibers glinting in the sunlight. The stack is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the community, as the flax had to be carefully harvested, dried, and then stacked in this manner before being taken to the scutching mill to be processed into linen. The scene is idyllic, with the rolling hills and green fields stretching out in the background, and the clear blue sky overhead. The simple pleasures of rural life are on full display, from the simple clothing of the people to the natural beauty of the land. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a time long past, when life was more connected to the land and community was at the heart of daily life.
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