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Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works
Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works
Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works
Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works

Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works

Manufacturer (Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Date1945
Object NameSample
Mediumtextile (flax)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions61 x 86cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Ms Carole Rickard.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS088015
About MeA sample of coarse flax fabric stamped: RICHARDS LIMITED / JULY / 1945 / ABERDEEN / PURE FLAX.

The sample is unhemmed with the selvage edges along the left.
Sample of Flax Fabric by Richards, Broadford Works
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