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Textile:
ITC 2010.838

1900-1933

Hand woven rug in two pieces sewn together, with machine embroidered border. The design is of stripes of green, orange and red on a red background. Broader stripes have geometric or zig zag pattern ...

Textile:
ITC 2013.72

mid 20th Century

A sample of Mexican whisk fibre. This fibre was used to make coarse brushes such as carpet brushes (it is also known as broom root). The most common contemporary use of Mexican whisk appears to be i...

Textile:
ITC 2013.73

mid 20th Century

A sample of dyed bassine fibre (also known as palmyra fibre). This fibre is used to make brooms and coarse brushes such as carpet brushes, it has a good heat and chemical resistance. The fibre is...

Textile:
ITC 710

20th century

This saddle bag is constructed from two pieces which have been sewn together at one edge. The bottom layer is made from a plain cream fabric with decorative black stripes and stitching. In the centr...