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Scutching Flax By Hand on the Scutching Stock, Toome, Co. An
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Scutching Flax By Hand on the Scutching Stock, Toome, Co. An
Scutching Flax By Hand on the Scutching Stock, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a lady scutching flax to the side of a house with another lady in the background spinning. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Flax Londonderry Scutching Spinning Stock Toome Toomebridge
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This photograph captures the essence of rural life in early 1900s Northern Ireland, specifically in the County Londonderry town of Toome. The image showcases two women engaged in the traditional process of scutching flax by hand, next to a quaint house. Flax, a fiber obtained from the linseed plant, was a significant crop in the region and was processed using simple tools and manual labor. In the foreground, a woman stands at the scutching stock, a wooden frame with metal teeth, rhythmically striking the flax bundles against it to separate the fibers from the woody stems. The fibers are then rinsed and dried in the sun before being spun into linen. The second woman in the background is seen spinning the linen thread on a simple spinning wheel. The scene is set against the backdrop of a picturesque rural landscape, with the sun casting long shadows and the women's faces reflecting the focus and determination required for this labor-intensive process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich textile heritage of Northern Ireland and the resilience of its people. The traditional methods of flax processing, such as scutching, were passed down from generation to generation, ensuring the continuity of this ancient craft. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connection between the land, the people, and the textile industry in Toome and County Londonderry.
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