Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim
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Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim
Pulling and Binding Flax, Co. Antrim - a picture of six men gathering flax by hand. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Binding Flax Gathering Pulling
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Pulling and Binding Flax: A Traditional Agricultural Process in County Antrim, Northern Ireland This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, showcasing the labor-intensive process of pulling and binding flax in the picturesque County Antrim region of Northern Ireland. Six local men, dressed in simple work clothes, are seen gathered around a field of flax plants, their faces focused intently on the task at hand. Flax is a fibre crop that has been cultivated in Ireland for centuries, and was once a significant source of income for rural communities. The process of pulling and binding flax involved carefully uprooting the mature plants, bundling them together, and then binding them into sheaves for transportation to the mill. The men in this photograph work in unison, each one pulling a plant from the ground and passing it to the next man, who binds it with a length of flax or hemp. The scene is idyllic, with the rolling hills of County Antrim providing a picturesque backdrop. Despite the hard work and physical labor involved, there is a sense of camaraderie and community in this image. The men work together, each contributing to the successful harvest of the flax crop. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when agriculture was a way of life for many rural communities in Northern Ireland. The tradition of pulling and binding flax has largely been replaced by modern farming methods, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of this once-thriving industry and the people who worked tirelessly to make it a success.
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