N. of Ireland Flax Spinning Industry, Roving
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N. of Ireland Flax Spinning Industry, Roving
N. of Ireland Flax Spinning Industry, Roving - an interior view of a roving machine in a spinning mill. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s
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Step into the past with this image of the Northern Ireland flax spinning industry, specifically an interior view of a roving machine in a spinning mill. Dating back to the early 1900s, this photograph transports us to a time when the textile industry was a significant economic force in Ireland. Flax, a fiber obtained from the flax plant, was a major crop in Northern Ireland, and spinning it into yarn was a labor-intensive process. The roving machine, a crucial piece of equipment in the spinning process, played a vital role in preparing the flax fibers for spinning. In this photograph, we see the inner workings of the spinning mill, with the roving machine at the forefront. The machine's complex mechanism is on full display, with the raw flax fibers being processed and transformed into roving - a thick, continuous strand of fibers. The room is filled with the hum of machinery and the scent of flax, as workers toil away, ensuring the smooth operation of the mill. The Northern Ireland flax spinning industry was a testament to the region's rich agricultural heritage and its ability to transform raw materials into valuable products. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing us with a glimpse into the history of textile production in Ireland and the essential role that the flax spinning industry played in shaping the region's economy and identity.
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