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Waistcoat, rag
Morton, Alison
(Weaver)
Waistcoat made of rags using black, reds, orange and yellow (cotton and wool) fabrics. Made by Alison Morton for Arts Council Exhibition in 1986.Note in AM notebook: ‘1st March 1986: Made Rag waistcoat for Arts Council Exhibition ‘hooked rag through scrim – lighter weight than Hessian. Turned edges in and bound with seam binding. Pattern of waistcoat all in one piece and joined at shoulders. Fairly heavy for a garment but felt comfortable on.’
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2023.13.8
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Morton, Alison
Association Type: Maker
Place: Corris
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 480
Width
(mm): 480
Depth
(mm): 40
Techniques
Rag rug making (hooked)
Material
Cotton (fabric)
Linen scrim
Flannel (wool)
Location
In store
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