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rug
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 ...
Mexican whisk sample
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...
bassine fibre sample
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...
saddle bag
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...