Sheep Shearing Day, April 2003 |
most photos by Richard Buser, Washington's Crossing Historical Park |
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Shorn Sheep occurs in the spring, so that there will be time for some wool to grow back to protect the sheep from summer sunburn |
This picture sheep with and without their wooly coats |
Shearing a sheep |
Explaining Spring Planting |
Creating a wicket fence from apple tree branches to protect the garden plants |
Preparing to roll hoops in front of the ice house |
Heating the wash water |
Laundry. Lye soap and sunlight effectively removed the tea stain in my apron |
Tailor and friend |
Spinning Flax |
Spinning Wool |
Welcome to the House |
Kitchen |
Cooking a meal with welcome spring greens |
Preparing Medicine |