Object number
91/39
Description
Willow bands are used for tying bundles of willow rods to be used by basketmakers.
Willow bands are used for tying bundles of willow rods to be used by basketmakers. This willow band is tied in a traditional way; it was made when damp, so as to allow the willow's natural springiness to help form the knot which stays in place when dried.
Physical description
1 willow band: good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: WILLOW BAND // Accession number: 91/39 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 19.9.91 // Description: Willow band tied in the traditional way. It is made when damp and the willow’s natural springiness helps form the knot which stays in place once it has dried. // Dimensions: 18.0 cms wide // Associated information: Used to tie a bundle of willow sticks.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15833.tif - High resolution image
