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Photographic Print : Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim
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Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim
Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a picture of people hand sowing flax in a field followed by a horse vehicle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14363276
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Antrim Flax Londonderry Sowing Toome Toomebridge
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Northern Ireland's past into your home with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image, "Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim," captures the essence of rural life in County Londonderry during a bygone era. Witness the dedication and hard work as farmers and their horses meticulously sow flax in this evocative and captivating photograph, expertly sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add this unique piece to your decor and transport yourself back in time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.1cm (10" x 7.1")
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.
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Sowing the Flax: A Traditional Agricultural Scene from Toome, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland This evocative photograph captures the timeless scene of flax sowing in Toome, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image showcases a group of dedicated farmers and laborers as they meticulously hand-sow flax seeds in a lush, green field. The landscape is dotted with the distinctive blue-green hue of the flax plants, which would later be used to produce linen fabric. The horse-drawn vehicle in the background adds an element of authenticity to the scene, highlighting the importance of animals in agricultural work during this era. The horse, harnessed and ready, patiently waits to transport the freshly sown seeds to the next plot. Toome, located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, was renowned for its flax production during this period. The region's rich, fertile soil and favorable climate made it an ideal location for growing the crop. The labor-intensive process of sowing, cultivating, and harvesting flax was a communal effort, with entire families and communities working together to ensure a successful harvest. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the hard work and dedication required to produce the high-quality linen that was once a significant industry in Northern Ireland. The image not only showcases the beauty of the rural landscape but also the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who worked the land.
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