Flax husking bee in Poland. There is a resemblance to the American corn huskings in the neighborhood gatherings for flax threshings in Poland. The bee takes place in the peasant's farm yard, neighbors old and young, coming from miles around to join in. Flails are used to separate the ripe seed from the straw. After the day's work is over there is singing and dancing with hot cakes and refreshing drinks. The flax growing industry is easily one of the most important of Poland
Summary
Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card.
Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Paris Office.
Data: T.T. & C. Oct. 1920. Group title: Industries. Poland.
Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952.
General information about the American National Red Cross photograph collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.anrc
Temp note: Batch 25
Tags
Date
01/01/1920
Location
poland
Source
Library of Congress
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