Object number
70/115/1-6
Creator
Description
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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Material
Technique
Associated subject
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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
