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Irish flax seed and stems

Artist Unknown2011

Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Lisburn, United Kingdom

In Ireland flax was usually pulled when the stems were still green. Although this produces fine flax the seed cannot be harvested. As such, part of the crop was allowed to grow past the 'pulling season', and the seed from the now dry and yellow plant was harvested for sowing the next year.

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  • Title: Irish flax seed and stems
  • Creator: Artist Unknown
  • Date Created: 2011
  • Type: Stems
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum

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