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1921.1.2

Bundle of plant fibres used as a towel for drying the hands.

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1921.1.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bundle of plant fibres used as a towel for drying the hands.
Long description
Large bundle of plant fibres folded in half and the folded end bound in plain and black plant fibre woven in a chequered pattern and forming the handle. At the top of the handle a string has been wrapped around a few times and tied. The rest of the plant fibres are left to hang freely and form the fringe. [JP 24/10/2001]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
January 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length 450 mm, Diameter: max 145 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.1.2

Search terms: Toilet, Food and Drink, Towel, Toilet Article, Lid, Food Accessory

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