Title
Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads
Caption
Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested). After processing, the long fibres of the stem Flax plant (Linum) were processed to produce linen. Engraving from "Great Industries of Great Britain" (London, c1880).
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010008P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,5Mb (2,5Mb) / 11,8in x 8,7in / 3543 x 2615 (300dpi)