Country Cloth

Cloth, traditionally made from locally grown cotton that is spun into thread, dyed, and woven into strips on a tripod loom. The strips are then sewn together edge to edge to form the finished piece. Such cloth was, in the past, regarded as a sign of wealth and prestige. This example is composed or four strips in blue, brown and white. Sewn together, they create a chequered and herringbone pattern. The cloth is slightly fringed at the ends.

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Further Information

  • Type: Textiles, cloth
  • Object: Country Cloth
  • Materials: Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 430mm [W] x 1410mm [L]
  • Production Date: Pre 1938
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Captain J C Page (Collector), Mrs J E Page (Donor)
  • Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
  • Accession Number: BMAG:R4339/13

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