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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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Breaking Flax Londonderry Method Primitive Scutching Shot Toome Toomebridge
Glass Coaster
Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.4cm (3" x 2.1")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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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