An early 20th century scene of a family cutting turf (or peat) in the blanket Bog of Allan in County Kildare, Ireland

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This image has been selected from a pair of stereoscopic images shot around 1905. It has been retouched, sharpened and enhanced.

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Size: 3114px × 3194px
Location: Bog of Allan in County Kildare, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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