Hammock

This is a chequered hammock, made out of country cloth. Country cloth is traditionally made from locally grown cotton that is spun into thread, dyed, and woven into strips on a tripod loom. This example has checks of indigo and cream. It was collected by Dr. M.C.F. Easmon

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Further Information

• Type: Textiles, cloth
• Object: Hammock
• Materials: Textile
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1957
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Dr. M.C.F. Easmon (Collector)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1957.09.12

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