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bunch Grain was cut in September. Cutting with the sickle or reaphook was an extremely ardous task.Each "cut" or "bunch" was placed across a prepared straw band and three or four cuts formed a sheaf. Reaping required considerable skill; in the settlements north of St. John's...
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| Language: | English |
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1974
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/5044 |
| Summary: | bunch Grain was cut in September. Cutting with the sickle or reaphook was an extremely ardous task.Each "cut" or "bunch" was placed across a prepared straw band and three or four cuts formed a sheaf. Reaping required considerable skill; in the settlements north of St. John's it was asserted that "you must cut yourself three times before you are a reaper. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story JH JUL 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp |
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