The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, To
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The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, To
The Clove, used forRemoving Shoves After Hand Scutching, Toome - a view of a man and woman pulling flax threads with a clove. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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After Clove Flax Londonderry Pulling Scutching Threads Toome Toomebridge
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional flax processing in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image shows a man and a woman working together to remove shoves, or short fibers, from flax threads after the hand scutching process. The Clove, a simple yet effective tool made of interwoven twigs, is used to separate the shoves from the longer fibers. The couple's focused expressions and the worn, textured clothing they wear add to the authenticity of the scene. The backdrop of the Toomebridge mill, with its tall, brick chimneys and industrial machinery, serves as a reminder of the larger textile industry that once thrived in this region. The intricate process of flax production, from growing the plants to spinning the fibers into linen, was a labor-intensive endeavor that required the collaboration of the entire community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich textile heritage of County Londonderry and the important role that tools like The Clove played in the production process.
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