Object number
70/116/1-2
Creator
Description
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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Material
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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
