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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)
Datec. 1940
Object NameSample
Mediumtextile (flax)
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions61 x 130cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Ms Carole Rickard.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS088016
About MeA sample of coarse flax fabric stamped: MN 7 / 40-1 / [circle containing rope and anchor flanked by 2 broad arrows]

The broad arrows denote government property or ordnance, with the anchor and "MN" may suggest this flax was for the merchant navy. The sample has cut, unhemmed edges.
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