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1901.41.1.4

Straw-rope net. [CW 24/11/99]

1901.41.1.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Straw-rope net. [CW 24/11/99]
Long description
Straw-rope net for holding the paniers (‘maeshie’) of a horse. Made from twisted plant fibre cords. The centre is made into a rectangular cross hatch pattern with long strands coming off of the sides of these. [ASh [OPS move] 12/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Scottish
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
By 1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1901
Materials and processes
Material Straw Fibre Plant, Material Net Textile, Process Netted, Process Twisted, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Depth: max 83 mm as it sits, Length: max 870 mm as it sits, Width: max 345 mm as it sits
Object numbers
Accession number: 1901.41.1.4

Search terms: Animal Gear, Transport and Travel, Textile, Cordage, Animal Harness, Net, Horse Accessory

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