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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

Flax husking bee in Poland. There is a resemblance to the American cor...

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; A... More

Threshing flax in Poland. Threshers arriving at a peasant's farm-yard to attack the shocks of flax which have been brought in from the harvest fields. The flax seed is separated from the grain by means of flails The straw is then soaked in water to soften it and then it is beaten in potato masher fashion until it attains the desired consistency. It is then left to dry before being combed out. Poland's flax industry in normal times provides employment for nearly half of her population in one form or another

Threshing flax in Poland. Threshers arriving at a peasant's farm-yard ...

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; A... More