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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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Agricultural Behind Bucket Fiddle Harrow Harrowing Ploughed Pulling Seeds Sower Sowing
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Fiddle Sowing and Harrowing
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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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