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Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim
Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim - a picture of six men gathering flax by hand. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14363252
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Antrim Binding Flax Gathering Pulling
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of vintage poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim," transports you to early 1900s Northern Ireland. Witness the dedication and teamwork of six men as they gather flax by hand in this evocative, rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Ideal for enhancing your home or office decor, our high-quality poster prints bring history to life and add a touch of timeless charm to any 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
Pulling and Binding Flax: A Traditional Agricultural Process in County Antrim, Northern Ireland This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, showcasing the labor-intensive process of pulling and binding flax in the picturesque County Antrim region of Northern Ireland. Six local men, dressed in simple work clothes, are seen gathered around a field of flax plants, their faces focused intently on the task at hand. Flax is a fibre crop that has been cultivated in Ireland for centuries, and was once a significant source of income for rural communities. The process of pulling and binding flax involved carefully uprooting the mature plants, bundling them together, and then binding them into sheaves for transportation to the mill. The men in this photograph work in unison, each one pulling a plant from the ground and passing it to the next man, who binds it with a length of flax or hemp. The scene is idyllic, with the rolling hills of County Antrim providing a picturesque backdrop. Despite the hard work and physical labor involved, there is a sense of camaraderie and community in this image. The men work together, each contributing to the successful harvest of the flax crop. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when agriculture was a way of life for many rural communities in Northern Ireland. The tradition of pulling and binding flax has largely been replaced by modern farming methods, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of this once-thriving industry and the people who worked tirelessly to make it a success.
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