Object number
70/116/1-2
Creator
Description
2 table mats made in 1967 by Deben Rush Weavers from locally grown rush. Made from a 3-plait coiled on its edge and worked together.
These two table mats, for dishes, were made in 1967 by the Deben Rush Weavers from locally grown rush. Each one is oval and is made from a three-plait coiled on its edge and worked together rather than sewn.
Physical description
2 table mats: rush
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue of baskets' form – 'NAME: MAT (TABLE) // Acc. No.: 70/116(1–2) // Group: DOMESTIC. Serving food // Neg. no.: 60/9819 // Place made: Suffolk // Period in use: 1967 // DESCRIPTION // Materials: Rush, locally grown. // Maker: Deben Rush weavers // Shape and construction: 3-Plait coiled on its edge. Not sewn but worked together. Oval. // Dimensions: L. [length] 8 3/4” W. [width] 6 3/4” D [depth] 1/4” // Use: to put dishes on at table. // Dialect names: // Distribution: // Additional notes:'
Production place
Debenham
Production date
1967 - 1967
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Associated subject
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\Baskets\70_116_1-2_cob.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9819.tif - High resolution image
