Port & River — 1840-1890
Straw plait
A length of finely plaited gold straw imported from China through the London Docks for use in the hat making industry. Until the late 19th century, there was an important straw plaiting industry in the counties around London.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/826a
- Object name:
- straw plait
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1840-1890
- Material:
straw
- Measurements/duration:
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- Part of:
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- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- License this image:
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