Object number
70/115/1-6
Creator
Description
6 table mats made in 1967 by Deben Rush Weavers from locally grown rush. Made from a 3-plait which has been joined in plaiting rather than sewn.
These six table mats, for plates, were made in 1967 by the Deben Rush Weavers from locally grown rush. Each one is circular and is made from a three-plait which has been joined in plaiting rather than sewn.
Physical description
6 table mats: rush
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: MAT (table) // Acc. No.: 70/115(1–6) // Group: DOMESTIC. Serving food // Neg. no.: 60/9820 // Place made: Suffolk // Period in use: 1967. // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Rush, locally grown. // Maker: Deben rush weavers // Shape and construction: Circular. 3-plait joined in plaiting. Not sewn. // Dimensions: W. [width] 7” D. [depth] 1/4” // Use: For plates at table. // Dialect names: // Distribution: // Additional notes:'
Production place
Debenham
Production date
1967 - 1967
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\70_115_1-6_cob.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9820.tif - High resolution image
