An early 20th century scene of a women carrying turf (or peat) in traditional whiker baskets from the bog to their thatched cottage on the west coast of Ireland.


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


Size: 3204px × 3117px
Location: West coast of Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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