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Purse
Derw Factory
(Woollen mill)
Small purse. cream diamond design on brown and olive green ground with brown lining.
More squared off than .1-.33 but still with rounded corners, edges finished with overlocker stitches in pale brown thread, single compartment. Lining has the appearance of suede, but is made of tabby woven fabric with brown flock coating which is held in place by a rubberised binder. Unfinished: missing a metal clasp fastening.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
DF 90.99/47
Creation/Production
Glyntaf Fabrics was the owner of Derw Mills (info taken from Wool Industry CMS)
Role: Woollen mill
Place: Pentre-cwrt (Carms. area)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 13
Width
(cm): 8.5
Techniques
Woven
Material
Wool (fabric)
Rubber
Location
In store
Classification
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