Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland
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Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland
Spinning wool for Irish Homespuns - Northern Ireland Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11583546
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cabin Cottage Homespun Homestead Manufacturing Rustic Shamrock Spinning Textile Wheel Wool Woolen
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Northern Ireland during the early 1900s, as a woman spins wool in a cozy cabin nestled in the Irish countryside. The cabin, with its thatched roof and whitewashed walls, exudes a sense of tradition and homeliness, reflecting the simple pleasures of life in a bygone era. The woman, dressed in a traditional Irish apron and shawl, focuses intently on her spinning wheel, her hands deftly working the wool into a fine thread. The large, rustic wheel, with its intricate woodwork and leather straps, is a testament to the importance of this textile manufacturing process in rural communities during this time. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush green fields, dotted with shamrocks and the occasional stone wall or hedgerow. The peaceful, idyllic setting belies the hard work and dedication required to produce the homespuns, or handwoven woolen textiles, that were a staple of Irish rural life. The spinning of wool was an essential industry in Northern Ireland, with homespuns being used for clothing, bedding, and other household items. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of textile manufacturing in the region, and serves as a reminder of the close connection between the people and the land in rural Ireland. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a place of simple pleasures and deep-rooted traditions, where the rhythmic sound of the spinning wheel echoed through the countryside and the warmth of the hearth fire provided comfort and solace from the harsh realities of rural life.
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