Sheep Shearing c.1926
1926

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The two men seated are shearing the sheep using hand shears, while Bill Henderson (left) gathers and rolls the fleece, and the other lad readies the next sheep to be sheared. Shorn sheep are to the rear.
Donor number: 0044-007
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