Port & River — 1840-1890
Straw plait
A length of finely plaited straw imported from China for use in making either straw hats or ornamental boxes and mats. Until the 1860s straw plaiting was a significant industry in areas around London.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/826e
- 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:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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