Palm fibre Brush

A brush, or broom, used for sweeping the floor. It is made from stands of palm fibre bound together with twine.

Further Information

• Type: Domestic equipment
• Object: Palm fibre Brush
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 630mm [L] x 90mm [W] x 80mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harry Hamilton Johnston
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1960.20.213

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