Straw Cross and Harvest Bows, Toome, Co. Antrim
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Straw Cross and Harvest Bows, Toome, Co. Antrim
Straw Cross and Harvest Bows, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the straw cross surrounded by four bows. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Bows Harvest Straw Surrounded Toome Toomebridge
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of harvest time in Toome, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image showcases a stunning view of a traditional straw cross, surrounded by four intricately woven harvest bows. The cross, a symbol of the Christian faith, stands proudly in the center, adorned with freshly harvested wheat sheaves. The bows, meticulously crafted from the same golden wheat, frame the cross and add a sense of abundance and celebration. Toome, a picturesque village located in County Antrim, has a rich agricultural heritage. Harvest time was a significant event in the community, bringing people together to celebrate the end of the growing season and the bountiful harvest. The construction of the straw cross and the weaving of the harvest bows were communal activities, with families and neighbors working together to create these beautiful and enduring symbols of the harvest. The photograph transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of this quintessential harvest scene. The golden wheat fields, the crisp autumn air, and the sense of community spirit are all captured in this timeless image. This photograph is a testament to the enduring traditions and the beauty of rural life in Northern Ireland.
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