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2003.9.261

A group of around fifty madder roots. The roots are reddish brown in colour. [EH [OPS Move] 5/5/2017]

2003.9.261

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Collection type
Object
Description
A group of around fifty madder roots. The roots are reddish brown in colour. [EH [OPS Move] 5/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Gigi Crocker Jones
PRM source Gigi Crocker Jones
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2003
Date collected
By 2003
Acquisition information
Donated: 2003
Materials and processes
Material Plant Root
Dimensions
Depth: max 26 mm bundle of roots, Width: max 75 mm bundle of roots, Length: max 67 mm bundle of roots
Object numbers
Accession number: 2003.9.261 Other numbers: No field collector's number
Research and responses

More information on the use of dried limes in madder dyeing - see record 2003.9.260 .1 [RJ 26/3/2003]

Search terms: Textile, Plant, Specimen, Dye

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