Canvas Print : Clamping Potatoes
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Clamping Potatoes
Clamping Potatoes - a view of two men in a field with a basket of potatoes, beside more potatoes on the ground (see wag 280 ). (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Newcastle). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14368236
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rustic charm of Northern Ireland's countryside into your home with our Canvas Print of "Clamping Potatoes" from Media Storehouse. This beautifully captured image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the authentic experience of two local farmers as they carefully clamp potatoes for storage. The rich, earthy tones and intricate details are brought to life on high-quality canvas, creating a stunning piece of art that tells a story. Hang it in your kitchen, dining room, or living space to add warmth and character to your décor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in County Down, Northern Ireland during the early 1900s. Two local men, dressed in traditional workwear, are seen in a lush, green field, engrossed in the age-old practice of clamping potatoes. The men have gathered a basketful of potatoes from the ground, which they will use to replenish the clamp, a large mound of earth and potatoes, visible in the background. The remaining potatoes on the ground, spread out in neat rows, await their turn to be added to the clamp. Clamping was a vital method of food preservation in rural communities, allowing potatoes to be stored for consumption throughout the winter months. The potatoes were first spread out in a single layer on the ground to allow any moisture to evaporate, before being carefully stacked in the clamp. The earth was then added on top, creating an insulating layer that kept the potatoes cool and dry. The serene scene is a testament to the hard work and resourcefulness of the farming community in County Down during this period. The men's focused expressions and the orderly arrangement of the potatoes speak to the importance of this task and the pride taken in their work. The rolling hills and verdant landscape provide a picturesque backdrop to this timeless moment in rural Irish history.
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