Cushion : Fiddle Sowing and Harrowing
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Fiddle Sowing and Harrowing
Fiddle Sowing and Harrowing - an agricultural scene with a man using a fiddle sower with a girl behind carrying a bucket of seeds, in a ploughed field. To the left is a man and a horse pulling a Harrow. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14367660
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Agricultural Behind Bucket Fiddle Harrow Harrowing Ploughed Pulling Seeds Sower Sowing
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Fiddle Sowing and Harrowing
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative image capturing the essence of rural Irish life during the early 1900s. The photograph depicts a man intently focusing on the task of sowing seeds using a traditional fiddle sower, while a young girl, dressed in a simple yet practical outfit, carries a bucket of seeds nearby. The use of a fiddle sower, a labor-intensive method of sowing seeds by hand, speaks to the resourcefulness and determination of farmers during this time. To the left of the image, another man and a horse are seen working in tandem to harrow the ploughed field. Harrowing is an essential agricultural process that breaks up clumps of soil and aerates the ground, preparing it for seeding. The horse's powerful pull and the man's deft handling of the harrowing tool are a testament to the physical labor required to maintain a productive farm. The scene is set against a backdrop of a ploughed field, the rich, dark soil a promise of a bountiful harvest to come. The simple beauty of the Irish countryside is on full display, with the rolling hills and lush greenery providing a picturesque setting for this agricultural endeavor. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the close relationship between the land, the people, and the seasons that defined rural life in Ireland during the early 1900s. The dedication, hard work, and resilience of the farmers and their animals are evident in every detail, making this image a valuable document of Ireland's agricultural heritage.
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