Irish Home Spun Spinning the Wool in the Glynns of Antrim
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Irish Home Spun Spinning the Wool in the Glynns of Antrim
Irish Home Spun Spinning the Wool in the Glynns of Antrim - woman spinning with spinning wheel outside a thatched cottage with man looking on. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Cottage Spinning Spun Thatched Wheel Wool
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s in the picturesque Glynns of Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The image portrays a woman intently focused on her spinning wheel, expertly transforming raw wool into thread or yarn. Her deft hands move with practiced ease, creating a rhythmic symphony as the wheel spins. The scene is set outside a quintessential thatched cottage, its ivy-covered walls and rustic charm a testament to the region's rich history and tradition. A man, perhaps her husband or a neighbor, looks on with a thoughtful expression, perhaps offering words of encouragement or sharing stories of days gone by. The serene landscape, dotted with rolling hills and lush greenery, serves as a backdrop to this simple yet profound moment. The scene is one of self-sufficiency and community, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of County Antrim. The Irish Home Spun movement, which gained popularity during this era, emphasized the importance of producing locally made textiles using traditional methods. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when the art of spinning wool was not just a means of survival, but a cherished tradition passed down from generation to generation.
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