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Primitive Method of Breaking Flax for Hand Scutching, Toome
Primitive Method of Breaking Flax forHand Scutching, Toome - an outside shot showing a man and a woman breaking flax by hand, in the background are buildings. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14363282
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Breaking Flax Londonderry Method Primitive Scutching Shot Toome Toomebridge
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Primitive Method of Breaking Flax for Hand Scutching poster print. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the past with its depiction of a man and woman meticulously breaking flax using traditional hand tools. The rustic charm of the scene is further accentuated by the quaint buildings in the background. Add this authentic piece to your decor and bring a touch of history into your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photograph, titled "Primitive Method of Breaking Flax for Hand Scutching, Toome," offers a glimpse into the past of rural life in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image, taken from an outside perspective, showcases a man and a woman working together to process flax using the primitive method of hand scutching. The man, dressed in a simple shirt and trousers, stands over a large pile of flax, using a wooden tool to separate the fibers from the woody stalks. The woman, wearing a long, flowing dress, sits nearby, skillfully using a scutching knife to further process the flax fibers. In the background, a row of buildings can be seen, suggesting the presence of a small community. This photograph provides a poignant reminder of the labor-intensive process required to transform raw flax into usable fibers for textile production during this time period. The authenticity of the scene is further emphasized by the absence of modern machinery, making it a valuable historical record of traditional farming practices in County Londonderry.
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