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Photographic Print : Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim
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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
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning early 1900s photograph transports you to Northern Ireland's County Londonderry, where a man and woman stand proudly beside a towering flax stack, ready for the scutching process. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring the rich history and culture of Ireland into your home or office with this beautiful, authentic piece of art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 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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