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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
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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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